Kohler Command PRO ECH630 Service Manual page 72

Section 6
Lubrication System
Check Oil Level
The importance of checking and maintaining
the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as
follows:
1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level and is cool
so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
2. Clean the area around the dipstick before
removing it. This will help to keep dirt, grass
clippings, etc., out of the engine.
3. Remove the dipstick; wipe oil off . Reinsert the
dipstick into the tube until fully seated. See
Figure 6-3.
Dipstick
Figure 6-3. Location of Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick.
4. Remove dipstick and check oil level. The
level should be between the F and L marks.
If low, add oil of the proper type (refer to Oil
Recommendations on page 6.1) up to the F mark.
Reinstall oil fi ll cap and dipstick.
Operating
Range
Figure 6-4. Oil Level Marks on Dipstick.
6.2
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,
Oil Disposal
Protect and respect the environment. Dispose of oil
at your local recycling center or municipal collection
center in accordance with local ordinances
Changing Oil and Oil Filter
Changing Oil
Change the oil aft er every 100 hours of operation
(more frequently under severe conditions). Refi ll with
oil as specifi ed in the Recommended Viscosity Grades
Oil Fill Cap (Valve Table.
Cover Location)
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil
will fl ow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Make sure the engine is level when fi lling or checking
oil.
Change the oil as follows:
Figure 6-5. Location of Oil Drain (Starter Side).
always maintain the oil level in the correct
operating range. Never operate the engine
with the oil level below the L mark or above
the F mark on the dipstick.
1. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the engine, clean
the area around the dipstick; remove the dipstick.
2. Remove the oil drain plug on the starter side or
the drain plug oil fi lter side. Allow ample time for
complete drainage. See Figures 6-5 and 6-6.
Oil Drain Plug Starter Side