Maintenance Instructions; Maintenance Schedule - Kohler Command PRO CH440 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

After fi rst 5 Hours
● Change engine oil (NOT required if using KOHLER PRO 10W-50 full-synthetic oil).
Every 8 Hours
● Check oil bath air cleaner oil level in oil reservoir cup (if equipped).
Every 50 Hours
● Change oil in 2:1 with Clutch Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270, CH395,
CH440).
Every 50 Hours¹
● Service/replace oil bath air cleaner foam fi lter or foam elements (if equipped).
Every 50 Hours or Annually (whichever comes fi rst)
● Service/replace Quad-Clean
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹ (whichever comes fi rst)
● Clean low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Change engine oil.
● Clean cooling areas.
Every 200 Hours
● Replace Quad-Clean
™
Every 300 Hours
● Replace low-profi le air cleaner element.
● Check fuel fi lters (tank outlet fi lter and in-line fi lter) clean or replace if needed (if
equipped).
● Change oil in 6:1 Reduction System (CH245, CH255, CH270).
Every 300 Hours²
● Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.
Every 300 Hours³
● Change engine oil (KOHLER PRO 10W-50 oil only).
Every 500 Hours or Annually¹ (whichever comes fi rst)
● Replace spark plug and set gap.
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
precleaner.
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air cleaner element.
PRO oil.
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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
Lubrication System
Air Cleaner/Intake
Gear Reduction System
Air Cleaner/Intake
Air Cleaner/Intake
Air Cleaner/Intake
Lubrication System
Air Cleaner/Intake
Air Cleaner/Intake
Air Cleaner/Intake
Fuel System
Gear Reduction System
Reassembly
Lubrication System
Electrical System
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