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Kohler MAGNUM 16hp Owner's Manual

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AGNUM 16,18, 20 HP
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RANKSHAFT

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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL AGNUM 16,18, 20 HP ERTICAL RANKSHAFT...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To ensure 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 system ensures fast, easy starts time after time. • Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark plugs, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.

  • Page 4: Engine Identification Numbers

    AND ADJUSTMENTS. FOR SALES table. AND SERVICE IN US/CANADA CALL: 1-800-544-2444 KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WI USA EXPORT OR REPLACEMENT ENGINE Figure 2. Engine Identification Label. Record your engine identification numbers on the identification label illustration (Figure 2) for future reference.

  • Page 5: General Recommendations

    Gasoline/Alcohol blends Fuel Recommendations Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler WARNING: Explosive Fuel! engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not Gasoline is extremely flammable, and its vapors can approved.

  • Page 6: Pre-Start Checklist

    1. On a Cold Engine – Place the throttle control corrected. Do not jump start using another battery midway between the “slow” and “fast” (refer to “Battery” on page 7). See your Kohler positions. Place the choke control into the “on” Engine Service Dealer for trouble analysis.

  • Page 7: Engine Speed

    WARNING: Rope Starting Pulley Is Not a Optional spark arrestor mufflers are available from your Drive Pulley! Kohler Engine Service Dealer. Check your local laws Do not use optional backup rope starting pulley as a and statutes regarding engine spark arrestor muffler drive pulley.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Instructions

    • Have starter motor drive serviced. Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extremely dusty, dirty conditions. Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service. 250 hours when leaded gasoline and/or multiviscosity oil is used. 25 hours continuous and/or heavy duty operations.
  • Page 9 “Oil Change Intervals” table above. Always use a decreases below an acceptable level, the Oil Sentry™ genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02, and will either shut off the engine or activate a warning replace as follows: signal, depending on the application.

  • Page 10: Ignition System

    NOTE: Damaged or loose components could starting problems should occur which are not corrected allow unfiltered air into the engine by replacing the spark plugs, see your Kohler Engine causing premature wear and failure. Service Dealer for trouble analysis. 4. Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element...

  • Page 11: Carburetor Troubleshooting And Adjustments

    (counterclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the carburetor. and Adjustments Kohler MV16,18,20 engines are equipped with one of NOTE: Carburetor adjustments should be made only two basic types of Walbro carburetor–fixed main jet or after the engine has warmed up.
  • Page 12 Low Idle Fuel Low Idle Speed Back Out Adjusting Needle Adjusting Screw Approx. 1/ 8 to 1/4 Lean Lean Turn High Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle (Adj. Jet Carbs. Only) Figure 8. Carburetor. Figure 9. Optimum Main Fuel Setting. 1. With the engine stopped, turn the adjusting 5.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Do not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures (governor, valves, etc.). Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work. Possible Cause No...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    LIMITED 2 YEAR MAGNUM ENGINE WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new MAGNUM engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals.
  • Page 16 FORM NO.: 52 590 03 ISSUED: 12/04 REVISED: MAILED: LITHO IN U.S.A. FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044...

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