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A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
High Pressure Fluids can puncture skin and cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on fuel system without proper training or safety equipment.
Fluid puncture injuries are highly toxic and hazardous. If an injury occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s) before servicing.
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as follows:
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed spaces.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
Rotating Parts can cause severe injury.
Stay away while engine is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate engine with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or guards removed.
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is running
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and benzene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Visit KohlerEngines.com for service parts information and purchasing options.
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed spaces.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
Rotating Parts can cause severe injury.
Stay away while engine is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate engine with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.
NOTE: To prime a dry fuel system, turn key switch to ON position for one minute. Allow fuel pump to cycle and prime system. Turn key switch OFF.
NOTE: Do not crank engine continuously for more than 10 seconds. Allow a 60 second cool down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out starter motor.
NOTE: Extend starter cord periodically to check its condition. If cord is frayed have it replaced immediately by a Kohler authorized dealer.
NOTE: If using retractable start, slowly pull starter handle until just past compression-STOP! Return starter handle; firmly pull straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from starter rope guide.
Refer to operating instructions of equipment this engine powers for specific starting instructions.
Refer to operating instructions of equipment this engine powers. Do not operate this engine exceeding maximum angle of operation; see specification table. Engine damage could result from insufficient lubrication.
NOTE: Do not tamper with governor setting to increase maximum engine speed. Overspeed is hazardous and will void warranty.
Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s) before servicing.
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as follows:
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 found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
Every 25 Hours¹
Every 100 Hours¹
Every 100 Hours
Every 200 Hours¹
Every 300 Hours3
Every 500 Hours²
Every 500 Hours
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® PRO oil and PRO filter.
All-season KOHLER® PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil is the ideal oil for KOHLER engines. It is specifically formulated to extend the oil and oil filter change interval to 300 Hours when paired with a KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter.
300-Hour oil and oil filter change intervals are exclusive to and only authorized on KOHLER engines that utilize both the KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil and KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter. Alternative engine oils and oil filters may be used with KOHLER engines but require 100-Hour oil and oil filter change intervals for proper maintenance. Oil must be API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher. Select viscosity based on air temperature at time of operation as shown below.
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, never run engine with oil level below or above operating range indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fill/dipstick areas of any debris.
Change oil while engine is warm.
This switch is designed to prevent engine from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. Oil Sentry™ may not shut down a running engine before damage occurs. In some applications this switch may activate a warning signal. Read your equipment manuals for more information.
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved and should NOT be used; effects of old, stale or contaminated fuel are not warrantable.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
High pressure fuel line meeting SAE R12 standard must be installed on Kohler Co. engines equipped with an EFI system.
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is running.
Clean out spark plug recess. Remove plug and replace.
Follow all safety guidelines and procedures provided by battery manufacturer and/or original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Failure to follow proper procedures may result in serious personal injury and/or non-warrantable damage to engine's EFI components.
EFI is an electronically-controlled fuel management system which is monitored by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will illuminate if problems or faults are detected. Servicing by a Kohler authorized dealer is necessary.
High pressure components inside fuel pump module are not serviceable. Engines are equipped with special EFI fuel filters. See Maintenance Schedule.
This engine has three (3) blade type automotive fuses. Replacement fuses must have same rating as blown fuse. Use fuse chart below to determine correct fuse.
Wire Color | Fuse Rating |
2 Solid Red Wires | 10-amp Fuse |
1 Red Wire with Black Stripe 1 Red Wire with White Stripe | 10-amp Fuse |
2 Purple Wires | 30-amp Fuse |
NOTE: Operating engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could cause premature wear and failure. Replace all bent or damaged components.
NOTE: Paper element cannot be blown out with compressed air.
Move bails on air cleaner cover up; remove latches from cover; remove cover.
Precleaner (if equipped):
Paper Element:
Reinstall cover; place latches onto cover; pull down bails to secure cover.
Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly connected.
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or guards removed.
Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over heating, clean screens, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of engine. Avoid spraying water at wiring harness or any electrical components. See Maintenance Schedule.
We recommend that you use a Kohler authorized dealer for all maintenance, service, and engine parts. To find a Kohler authorized dealer visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
If engine will be out of service for 2 months or more follow procedure below.
Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. This work should be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer.
Possible Cause | |||||||||||||||
Problem | No Fuel | Improper Fuel | Dirt In Fuel Line | Broken Fusible Link | Dirty Debris Screen | Incorrect Oil Level | Engine Overloaded | Dirty Air Cleaner | Faulty Spark Plug | ||||||
Will Not Start | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
Hard Starting | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
Stops Suddenly | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Lacks Power | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
Operates Erratically | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
Knocks or Pings | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||||
Skips or Misfires | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||||
Backfires | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||||
Overheats | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||
High Fuel Consumption | ● | ● | ● |
Model | Bore | Stroke | Displacement | Oil Capacity (Refill) | Spark Plug Gap | Maximum Angle of Operation (@ full oil level)* |
EZT715 EZT725 EZT740 EZT750 | 3.27 in. (83 mm) | 2.6 in. (67 mm) | 44.2 cu. in. (725 cc) | 2.0 U.S. qt. (1.9 L) | 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) | 25° |
2.7 in. (69 mm) | 45.6 cu. in. (747 cc) |
*Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insufficient lubrication.
Additional specification information can be found in service manual at KohlerEngines.com.
Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certified Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp standards. Details on Certified Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.
Exhaust Emission Control System for models EZT715-EZT750 is EM, O2S, ECM, MPI for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe.
NOTE: Tampering with the engine and its emission control system voids the EPA Certificate of Conformity, ARB Executive Order, and EU type-approval.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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