Oil Recommendations; Oil Type - Kohler COMMAND CV11 Owner's Manual

Air Cleaner
Blower Housing
Carburetor
Cooling Shrouds
Figure 1. Typical Command Vertical 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.

Oil Type

Use high quality detergent oil of API (American
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.
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*Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is
acceptable, up to 4°C (40°F).
**Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme
cold below -23°C (-10°F).
Figure 2. Viscosity Grades Table.
NOTE: Using other than service class SG, SH, SJ or
higher oil or extending oil change intervals
longer than recommended can cause engine
damage.
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Engine
Identification Plate
Optional
Oil Filter
Oil Drain Plug
Drain Plug
Optional Oil Sentry Switch
Or Oil Filter Drain Plug
Retractable Starter
Oil Filter
Electric Starter
NOTE: Synthetic oils meeting the listed classifications
may be used with oil changes performed at the
recommended intervals. However to allow
piston rings to properly seat, a new or rebuilt
engine should be operated for at least 50 hours
using standard petroleum based oil before
switching to synthetic oil.
A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API
service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Oil Container Logo.
Refer to "Maintenance Instructions" beginning on
page 8 for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil
filter change procedures.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Muffler
Cover Or
Optional Fuel Pump
Oil Drain Plug