Kohler Command PRO CH270 Owner's Manual

Kohler Command PRO CH270 Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Kohler Command PRO CH270

  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL Command PRO ORIZONTAL RANKSHAFT CH270 CH395 CH440...
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    Congratulations California Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations ... 2 Safety Precautions ...3-5 Symbols Associated with This Product ... 5 Control and Service Point Locations... 6 Oil Recommendations... 7 Oil Type... 7 Fuel Recommendations ... 7 General Fuel Recommendations... 7 Fuel Type ... 7 Operating Instructions ... 8 Pre-Start Checklist...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    WARNING severe burns. Explosive Fuel! its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts the engine near spilled fuel.
  • Page 5: Symbols Associated With This Product

    WARNING Accidental Starts! can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1) Symbols Associated With This Product Alert Start STOP Stop Normal Operation Cold Weather Operation Safety Precautions (Continued) WARNING Rotating Parts can cause severe injury.
  • Page 6: Control And Service Point Locations

    EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: EPA: CARB: CERTIFIED ON: REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS. 1-800-544-2444 kohlerengines.com KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN, USA CRAFTED IN CHINA Figure 2. Serial and Data Label (Example). Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Throttle Lever...
  • Page 7: Oil Recommendations

    Oil Recommendations Oil Type R EC OM M END ED SA E VISCOSITY GR A D E S Kohler 10W-30 5W-20, 5W-30 °F -20 °C -30 TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Figure 3. Oil Viscosity Grades Table. Fuel Recommendations WARNING if ignited.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist WARNING Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the Cold Weather Starting Hints Starting Fuel...
  • Page 9: Stopping

    "ON" On/Off Switch Figure 8. Engine On/Off Switch. Starter Handle Figure 9. Operating the Retractable Starter. Choke Lever Figure 10. "Off" Position of Choke Lever. Stopping FAST Figure 11. "Slow" Position of Throttle Control. On/Off Switch Figure 12. Engine On/Off Switch. "OFF"...
  • Page 10: Operating

    Operating Angle of Operation Cooling WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns. Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine the engine with heat shields or guards removed. Engine Speed Carburetor Icing Figure 14.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Instructions

    Yearly or Every 100 Hours Yearly or Every 200 Hours Yearly or Every 200 Hours ¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions. ²Have a Kohler Engine Service Center perform this service. Check Oil Level Maintenance Required Check oil level.
  • Page 12: Change Oil

    Do not Change Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Figure 17. Location of Dipstick and Oil Fill Plug. Dipstick Oil Fill Neck (Bottom Edge) Low Oil Level Figure 18. Dipstick Oil Level Check. Upper Oil Level Oil Fill Neck (Bottom Edge) Engine Oil Figure 19.
  • Page 13: Service Precleaner And Air Cleaner Element

    Oil Sentry™ Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element engine. Service Precleaner (If Equipped) Precleaner (If Equipped) Paper Element Air Cleaner Base Figure 22. Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner. Air Cleaner Cover Bail Bail Tabs Latch Latch Figure 23. Air Cleaner Cover Removal.
  • Page 14: Service Paper Element

    Service Paper Element Do not Bail Bail Tabs Latch Latch Figure 24. Air Cleaner Cover Installation. Intake Figure 25. "Normal Operation" Position of Air Cleaner Cover. Figure 26. "Cold Weather Operation" Position of Air Cleaner Cover. Air Cleaner Cover Intake Air Cleaner Cover...
  • Page 15: Ignition System

    Ignition System Check Spark Plug ® Fuel Tank Filter WARNING Wire Gauge Spark Plug Ground Electrode Figure 27. Servicing Spark Plug. Fuel Tank (Non Evap Shown) Fuel Tank Filter Fuel Tank Figure 28. Fuel Tank Filter. 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) Gap Filler Neck...
  • Page 16: Fuel Valve

    Fuel Valve WARNING Fuel Valve Nuts Figure 29. Carburetor Cover Panel. "OFF" Screen O-ring Fuel Valve Figure 30. Fuel Valve Cup, O-ring, and Screen. Screen O-ring Fuel Valve Figure 31. Pick-up Tube and Screen Orientation. Screw Cover Screw Fuel Valve Pick-up Tube...
  • Page 17: Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

    Screen Screen WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns. Screw Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas at all times.
  • Page 18: Carburetor Troubleshooting And Adjustments

    Carburetor Troubleshooting and Adjustments Troubleshooting Screw Figure 33. High Speed Screw.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Improper Fuel Fuel Will Not Start Hard Starting Stops Suddenly Lacks Power Operates Erratically Knocks or Pings Overheats High Fuel Consumption Storage Possible Cause Dirt In Dirty Incorrect Fuel Line Grass Screen Oil Level Transport Engine Dirty Air Faulty Overloaded Cleaner...
  • Page 20: Major Repair

    Major Repair Model: Bore: Stroke: Displacement: *Gross Power (@ 3600 RPM): *Net Power (@ 3600 RPM): Peak Torque @ RPM: Compression Ratio: Weight (Recoil Start): Oil Capacity: Fuel Tank Capacity: Exhaust Emission Control System: Parts Ordering CH270 (in.) (2.8) (in.) (2.1) (in.
  • Page 21: Engine Warranty

    LIMITED 3 YEAR CH270, CH395, CH440 COMMAND PRO ENGINE WARRANTY...
  • Page 22: Emission Control System Warranty

    KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES...
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  • Page 24 FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 FORM NO.: 17 590 01-A ISSUED: 10/08 REVISED: 3/09...

This manual is also suitable for:

Command pro ch395Command pro ch440+

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