Install Drain Plug, Oil Filter, And Oil; Prepare The Engine For Operation; Testing The Engine - Kohler Courage SV470 Service Manual

Section 10
Reassembly

Install Drain Plug, Oil Filter, and Oil

1. Install the oil drain plug and torque to 14 N·m
(125 in. lb.).
with the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper
type, in through the threaded center hole. Stop
threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be
the engine until the rubber gasket contacts the
3/4 to 1 turn
with new oil of the proper type, to the "F" mark
on the dipstick.
Figure 10-84. Installing Oil Filter.
10.24

Prepare the Engine for Operation

The engine is now completely reassembled. Before
starting or operating the engine, be sure the following
have been done.
1. All hardware is tightened securely.
2. The oil drain plug, Oil Sentry™ pressure switch
weight, and type of oil.

Testing the Engine

It is recommended that the engine be operated on a
test stand or bench prior to installation in the piece of
equipment.
1. Set the engine up on a test stand. Install an oil
pressure gauge. Start the engine and check to be
certain that oil pressure (5 psi
sure the maximum engine speed does not exceed
3300 RPM. Adjust the carburetor idle fuel needle
and/or idle speed screw as necessary. Refer to
Section 5, Fuel System and Governor.