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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL COMMAND PRO CV940-CV1000 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 ensures fast, easy starts time after time. • Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the oil filter, dipstick, oil fill, air cleaner, spark plug, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.

  • Page 4: Oil Recommendations

    R E C O M M E N D E D S A E V I S C O S I T Y G R A D E S 10W-30 5W-20, 5W-30 Kohler 10W-30 °F -20 °C -30 TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Figure 3.

  • Page 5: Fuel Recommendations

    Federal and CARB emission Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded requirements. The following table provides the Engine gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler Compliance Period (in hours) associated with the engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends including E20 category descriptor found on the certification label.

  • Page 6: Pre-Start Checklist

    Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist • Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. • Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. • Check cooling air intake areas and external surfaces of engine.
  • Page 7 Do not Throttle jump start using another battery (refer to Battery on Control this page). See your Kohler Engine Service Dealer for Lever service assistance. 3. For a Cold Engine – Gradually return the choke control to the off position after the engine starts and warms up.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet. WARNING: Accidental Starts! Disabling engine.
  • Page 9 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Pressure Switch Figure 11. Oil Sentry™ Pressure Switch. Figure 9. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick. 4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and check oil NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE level. The level should be between the “F” and EACH USE and is maintained up to the “F”...
  • Page 10 (every 300 hours of operation). to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02-S. 8. Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks before placing the engine into service.

  • Page 11: Air Cleaner

    Inspect and clean the oil cooler every 150 hours of Air Cleaner operation (more frequently under severe conditions). Oil cooler must be kept free of debris. General These engines use a heavy-duty style air cleaner To access and service the oil cooler, remove the top shown in Figure 19, consisting of a cylindrical housing mounting screw and loosen the two side screws, then mounted to the carburetor and intake manifold.

  • Page 12: Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

    Figure 22. Ejector Area. 6. Install the new inner element, Kohler Part No. 25 083 04-S followed by the paper element, Ground Kohler Part No. 25 083 01-S. Slide each fully into 0.76 mm Electrode place in the air cleaner housing.

  • Page 13: Battery Charging

    If a high-altitude kit has been Standard fuel line may not be used. Order installed, the engine must be reconverted to replacement hose by part number through a Kohler the original jet size, before it is operated at Engine Service Dealer.
  • Page 14 • Make sure fuel is reaching the carburetor. This Low Idle Fuel Adjustment includes checking the fuel lines and fuel pump for NOTE: Engines will have fixed low idle or limiter restrictions or faulty components, replace as caps on the two idle fuel adjusting needles. necessary.

  • Page 15: Parts Ordering

    For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table. Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any items that require special timing or adjustment procedures. Have your Kohler Engine Service Dealer do this work. Possible Cause No Improper...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND PRO ENGINE WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new COMMAND PRO 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 17 These warranty periods will begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, Kohler Co. will replace the part at no cost to the owner. Kohler Co. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. Kohler Co. recommends that all receipts and records covering the performance of regular maintenance be retained in case questions arise. If the engine is resold during the warranty period, the maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner.
  • Page 20 FORM NO.: 62 590 02-A ISSUED: 3/07 REVISED: 12/08 LITHO IN U.S.A. FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044...

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