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Kohler COMMAND 11-16 HP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL OMMAND 11-16 HP ORIZONTAL RANKSHAFT...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To insure 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.

  • Page 4: Oil Recommendations

    Oil Fill/Dipstick Muffler Air Cleaner Fuel Tank Choke Lever Fuel ™ Oil Sentry Electric Starter Shut-Off Oil Drain Plug (Optional) Oil Drain Plug Oil Filter Oil Drain Plug Throttle Lever Retractable Starter Figure 1. Typical Command Horizontal Shaft Engine. A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API Oil Recommendations service class and SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 5: Engine Identification Numbers

    Compliance Period (in hours) associated with the Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded category descriptor found on the certification label. gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not Emission Compliance Period (Hours) approved.

  • Page 6: Cold Weather Starting Hints

    4. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade condition. If the rope is frayed, have it replaced gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting. immediately by your Kohler Engine Service Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Dealer.
  • Page 7 25°. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at for 20 minutes. If noise persists, take the the “F” mark. engine to your local Kohler Service outlet. Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to engine powers.

  • Page 8: 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 9 4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Change the oil as follows (see Figure 8): The oil level should be up to, but not over, the “F” 1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the mark on the dipstick. See Figure 7. engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/ disptick before removing it.
  • Page 10 Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change Cover (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02-S. Replace the oil filter as follows: 1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase.

  • Page 11: Ignition System

    Champion Premium Gold cover. Remove the wing nut and then remove the 2071 (used on Pro Series engines, Kohler Part No. air cleaner element with precleaner. Remove the 12 132 06-S), is also available. Equivalent alternate precleaner from the element and service as brand plugs can also be used.

  • Page 12: Battery Charging

    1525 meters (5000 ft.), it may hours of operation to check oil level. With the engine be necessary to have an authorized Kohler level, the oil level of the unit should be up to the bottom dealer install a special high-altitude jet kit in of the oil plug hole.
  • Page 13 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: Parts Ordering

    Exhaust Emission Control System for CH11,12.5,13,14,15,16 is EM. *Horsepower ratings are established in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers – Small Engine Test Code – J1995 GROSS. Kohler Co. reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
  • Page 15 Engines produced in 1995 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.

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