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Kohler Magnum 8 HP Owner's Manual

Kohler Magnum 8 HP Owner's Manual

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ANUAL
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AGNUM 8,12,16 HP
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ORIZONTAL
RANKSHAFT

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Summary of Contents for Kohler Magnum 8 HP

  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL AGNUM 8,12,16 HP ORIZONTAL RANKSHAFT...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING WARNING WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and Rotating Parts can cause severe Hot Parts can cause severe burns. severe burns. injury. CAUTION California Proposition 65 Warning Electrical Shock can cause injury.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) WARNING WARNING WARNING Explosive Gas can cause fires and Accidental Starts can cause severe Carbon Monoxide can cause severe acid burns. injury or death. severe nausea, fainting or death.
  • Page 4 Oil Recommendations Fuel Recommendations Oil Type General Recommendations Fuel Type...
  • Page 5 Engine Identification Numbers Operating Instructions Pre-Start Checklist • • • • • Cold Weather Starting Hints...
  • Page 6 Starting Stopping Battery Operating...
  • Page 7: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance Instructions Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 8 Check Oil Level Change Oil Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element Oil Sentry ™ ™ ™ ™...
  • Page 9 Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas Check Spark Plug...
  • Page 10 Reduction Gear Units Carburetor Troubleshooting and Adjustments Troubleshooting Battery Charging Fuel Filter...
  • Page 11 Kohler Carburetor Adjustment Walbro Carburetor Adjustment...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Possible Cause No Improper Dirt In Dirty Incorrect Engine Dirty Air Faulty Problem Fuel Fuel Fuel Line Grass Screen Oil Level Overloaded Cleaner Spark Plug Will Not Start Hard Starting Stops Suddenly Lacks Power Operates Erratically Knocks or Pings Skips or Misfires Backfires Overheats...
  • Page 14 Major Repair Model Designation Specifications ® LIMITED 2 YEAR MAGNUM ENGINE WARRANTY...
  • Page 15 KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES COVERAGE • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 16 LIMITATIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized service center...

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