Maintenance Instructions; Maintenance Schedule - Kohler CH18 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s)
before servicing.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair
establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Weekly
● Check heavy-duty air cleaner element.
Every 25 Hours or Annually¹
● Service/replace low-profi le precleaner.
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
● Replace low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Change oil.
● Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas.
● Check oil cooler fi ns, clean as necessary (if equipped).
Every 200 Hours
● Change oil fi lter.
● Replace fuel fi lter.
Every 250 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element.
Every 300 Hours³
● Change oil and fi lter (KOHLER PRO 10W-50 oil and KOHLER PRO fi lter only).
Every 500 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty inner air cleaner element.
● Replace spark plugs and set gap.
Every 500 Hours²
● Have crankshaft spline lubricated.
¹ Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
² Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.
³ Option only if using KOHLER
REPAIRS/SERVICE PARTS
Kohler genuine service parts can be purchased from Kohler authorized dealers. To fi nd a local Kohler authorized
dealer visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
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WARNING
PRO oil and PRO fi lter.
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Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect
negative (–) battery cable from battery.
Maintenance
Air Cleaner/Intake
Air Cleaner/Intake
Air Cleaner/Intake
Lubrication System/Clutch
Air Cleaner/Intake
Lubrication System
Lubrication System
Air Cleaner/Intake
Lubrication System
Air Cleaner/Intake
Electrical System
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