Maintenance Instructions; Maintenance Schedule - Kohler K241 Owner's Manual

Angle of Operation
This engine will operate continuously at angles up to
30°. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at
the 'IF" mark.
Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment
this engine powers. Because of equipment design or
application, there may be more stringent restrictions
regarding the angle of operation.
NOTE: Do not operate this engine continuously at
angles exceeding 30" in any direction.
Engine damage could result from insufficient
lubrication.
Cooling
NOTE: If debris builds up on the grass screen or
other cooling air intake areas, stop the engine
immediately and clean. Operating the engine
with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling
areas can cause extensive damage due to
overheating.
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WARNING: Hot Parts!
Engine components can get extreme/y hot from
operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch
these areas while the engine is running-or
immediately after it is turned off. Never operate the
engine with heat shields or guards removed.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting to
increase the maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void the
engine warranty.
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WARNING: Rope Starting Pulley is not
a Drive Pulley!
Do not use backup rope starting pulley as a drive
pulley. Using starfing pulley as a drive could loosen
flywheel fastener, resulting in bodily harm.
Maintenance Instructions
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WARNING: Accidental Starts! .
Before servicing the engine or equipment, always disconnect the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from
starting accidentally. Ground the lead to prevent sparks that could cause fires. Make sure the equipment is in
neutral.
Maintenance Schedule
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should
also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
Frequency
Daily or Before
Starting Engine
Every 25 Hours
Maintenance Required
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Fill fuel tank.
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Check oil level.
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Check air cleaner for dirty', loose, or damaged parts.
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Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary'!
* Change oil.
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Service precleaner element!
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
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Check gear reduction unit.
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Remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling areas'.
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Replace air cleaner element!
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Check spark plug condition and gap.
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Have bendix starter drive serviced213.
Annually or
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Have breaker points checked2.
Every 500 Hours
. Have ignition timing checked2.
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Have valve and tappet clearance checked2.
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Have cylinder head serviced214.
'Perform these maintenance procedures more frequen fly under extreme/y dusty, dirty conditions.
*Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this sewice.
30r annually whichever occurs first.
4250 hours hhen leaded gasoline is used.