Oil Recommendations; Engine Identification Numbers; Maintenance Schedule - Kohler SNOWPRO WH208 Service Manual

This Manual Provides the Needed Information to Service the WH208 Engine. Please See
the CH270 Service Manual For Information Not Covered Here.
NOTE: This engine is intended for winter use.
WARNING
Electrical Shock can cause severe
injury or death.
Use only a 3 wire extension cord with
a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) outlet.
Electrical Shock!
Use only a 3-wire extension cord and
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
outlet. Plug into the engine first then the
wall outlet. After starting, remove cord
from wall outlet first, then remove from
the electric starter.

Engine Identification Numbers

When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specification, and Serial Numbers, including letter
suffixes if there are any.
The engine identification numbers appear on a
decal, or decals, affixed to the engine shrouding. An
explanation of these numbers is shown in Figure 1.
A. Model No.
Winter Engine
Horizontal Crankshaft
Numerical Designation
B. Spec. No.
Model No.
Variation No. of
Basic Spec.
C. Serial No.
Year Manufactured Code
Code Year
39 2009
40 2010
Figure 1. Explanation of Engine Identification
Numbers.
2

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil
daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the
correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine
wear and failure.
Figure 2. Oil Viscosity Grades Table.

Maintenance Schedule

These required maintenance procedures should be
performed at the frequency stated in the table below.
They should also be included as part of any seasonal
tune-up.
W H 2 0 8
Before Starting
WH208-0001
39 24895008
Factory Code
RECOMMENDED SAE VI SCOSI TY GR AD E S
5W-30
°F -20 0 20 32 40
°C -30 -20 -10 0
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Frequency Maintenance Required
Check oil level.
Daily or
Fill fuel tank.
Check air intake and cooling
Engine
areas; clean as necessary.
Yearly Change oil.
Clean cooling areas.
Every 100
Replace spark plug, and set gap.
Hours
Replace fuel filter (if equipped).
Kohler 10W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
50 60 80 100
10 20 30 40