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Table of Contents
- 1 Safety Precautions
- 2 California Proposition 65 Warning
- 3 Oil Recommendations
- 4 Oil Type
- 5 Fuel Recommendations
- 6 Cold Weather Starting Hints
- 7 Maintenance Instructions
- 8 Maintenance Schedule
- 9 Change Oil and Oil Filter
- 10 Oil Sentry
- 11 Carburetor Troubleshooting and Adjustments
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Specifications
- 14 Parts Ordering
- 15 Major Repair
- 16 Model Designation
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- Page 1 WNER ANUAL COMMAND CH11-16 ORIZONTAL RANKSHAFT...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
To ensure safe operations 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 after time. • Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, oil filter, air cleaner, spark plug, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
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Page 4: Oil Recommendations
Oil Fill/Dipstick Electric Starter Oil Drain Plug Oil Drain Plug Figure 1. Typical Command Horizontal Shaft Engine. 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. -
Page 5: Fuel 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 are not approved. Gasoline/Ether blends Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. -
Page 6: Cold Weather Starting Hints
Extend the starting rope periodically and check its condition. If the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. WARNING: Accidental Starts! Before extending and checking the retractable starter rope, remove the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from starting accidentally. -
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: Maintenance Schedule
• Have solenoid shift starter disassembled and cleaned ¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions. Only required for Denso starters. Not necessary on Delco starters. Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service. Check Oil Level The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. -
Page 9: Change Oil And Oil Filter
Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter. Use chart below to determine part number to order. Oil Filter Part No. 12 050 01-S... - Page 10 2. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element. Handle new elements Paper carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are Element bent or damaged.
- Page 11 In the event starting problems should occur which are not corrected by replacing the spark plugs, see your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis. Check Spark Plug Every 200 hours of operation, remove the spark plug, check its condition, and reset the gap or replace with a new plug as necessary.
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Page 12: Carburetor Troubleshooting And Adjustments
Figure 13. Carburetors. NOTE: To ensure correct engine operation at altitudes above 1525 meters (5000 ft.), it may be necessary to have an authorized Kohler dealer install a special high-altitude jet kit in the carburetor. If a high-altitude kit has been... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table. Do not attempt 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: Specifications
Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (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, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. - Page 15 Engines produced in 2006 or later are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are warranted for two years. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. free of charge.
- Page 16 These warranty periods will begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Kohler Co. at no cost to the owner. Kohler Co.