Kohler Courage PRO SV810 Owner's Manual

Kohler Courage PRO SV810 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL COURAGE SV710-740 COURAGE PRO SV810-840 ERTICAL RANKSHAFT...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    To ensure safe operation please read the following statements and understand their meaning. Also refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully. WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
  • Page 3 • Dependable, maintenance-free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time a er time. • Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark plugs, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
  • Page 4: Oil Recommendations

    Petroleum Institute) service class SG, SH, SJ or higher. Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation as shown in the following table. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Kohler 10W-30 10W-30 5W-20, 5W-30 °F -20 °C -30...
  • Page 5: General Recommendations

    Gasoline/Alcohol blends Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends including E20 and E85 are not to be used and not approved. Any failures resulting from use of these fuels will not be warranted.
  • Page 6: Cold Weather Starting Hints

    Do not make further a empts to start the engine until the condition is corrected. Do not jump start using another ba ery (refer to Ba ery). See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for service assistance. 3. For a Cold Engine – Gradually return the choke control to the off...
  • Page 7: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet. WARNING: Accidental Starts! Disabling engine.
  • Page 8: Change Oil And Oil Filter

    Thread-On conditions). Refill with service class SG, SH, SJ, or higher oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades table (Figure 2) on page 4. Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter. Use chart below to determine part number to order.
  • Page 9: Service Precleaner And Air Cleaner Element

    Change the oil and oil filter as follows. 1. The drain plug is located on the starter side of the oil pan. See Figure 8. Clean the area around the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick. 2. Remove the drain plug and the oil fill cap/ dipstick.
  • Page 10: Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

    Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler part. Handle the new element carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.
  • Page 11 Champion RC12YC (Kohler Part No. 12 132 02-S). RFI compliant engines use a Champion XC12YC (Kohler Part No. 25 132 14-S) spark plug. A high-performance spark plug, Champion 3071 (Kohler Part No. 25 132 12-S) is standard on Courage PRO models.
  • Page 12 1200 RPM (± 75 RPM). 5. If proper operation is not restored a er adjusting, carburetor servicing by an authorized Kohler Engine Service Dealer may be required. Models with Governed Idle System An optional governed idle control system is supplied on some engines.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Do not a empt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work. Possible Cause No Improper...
  • Page 14: Parts Ordering

    (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, and altitude). Kohler reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
  • Page 15 Once in commercial use, the engine will therea er be considered a commercial use engine for the purposes of this warranty. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044, or at a service facility designated by us of such parts as inspection shall disclose to have been defective.
  • Page 16 (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, and altitude). Kohler reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
  • Page 17 Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044, or at a service facility designated by us of such parts as inspection shall disclose to have been defective.
  • Page 18 U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Kohler Co. must warrant the emission control system on the engine for the period of time listed above, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance.
  • Page 19 If the engine is resold during the warranty period, the maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner. Kohler Co. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly maintained;...
  • Page 20 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.: 32 590 01-B ISSUED: 9/05 REVISED: 6/09 LITHO IN U.S.A.

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