10.3.3 Battery Maintenance
1. Make sure the tie-down strap is connected
to the frame of the battery box and in good
condition (not cracked, cut, or damaged).
2. The battery is charged when the engine is
operating. If the battery is not charging, check
the fuse. Replace the fuse if necessary.
10.4 ENGINE
For any questions concerning the Kohler
not answered in this manual, refer to the OEM
manual that was provided with the seed tender.
To contact Kohler
, refer to the OEM Literature
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section in this manual.
10.4.1 Refuelling Safety
1.
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2.
A llowenginetocoolforfiveminutes
3.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5.
P reventfiresbykeepingmachineclean
10.4.2 Approved Fuel
Use unleaded automotive gasoline for all operating
conditions. The fuel tank capacity is
4.1 liters (1.1 gals).
10.4.3 Engine Oil
Use a typical SAE 10W-30 multi-viscosity motor
oil for normal operating conditions. Consult your
engine manual for the recommended oil in cold
temperatures. The crankcase capacity is 0.60
liters (.63 US qts.).
10.4.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
Always check the engine oil level with the engine
stopped and in a level position. Before removing
thedipstickortheoilfillplug,cleanthearea
around and beneath it. This will help keep foreign
matter out of the engine.
engine
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Note: The engine may be equipped with two
dipsticks,oranoilfillplugandadipstick.
These can be placed in either hole.
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MMG-00736
1. To check the oil level with the dipstick:
a. Remove dipstick (1), wipe it clean, re-
insert,andrestthedipstickontheoilfill
neck.
Handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable.
before refuelling. Clean up spilled fuel
before restarting engine.
Do not refuel the machine while
smokingorwhennearopenflameor
sparks.
of accumulated trash, straw, grease,
and debris.
Engine Oil
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