Engine Identification Numbers; Oil Recommendations; Oil Type - Kohler ECV630 Owner's Manual

Air Cleaner
Oil
Cooler
Spark
Plug
Fuel Filter
(Special EFI)
Oil
Filter
Figure 1. Control and Service Point Locations.

Engine Identification Numbers

When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine.
The engine identification numbers appear on a decal
(or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding. Include
letter suffixes, if there are any.
Emission Compliance Period
The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine has
been shown to meet Federal and CARB emission
requirements. The following table provides the
Engine Compliance Period (in hours) associated with
the category descriptor which may be found on the
certification label.
Refer to certification label for engine displacement.
Exhaust Emission Control System for models ECV630,
ECV650, ECV680, ECV730, ECV740, ECV749 is EM,
O2S, ECM, MPI for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe.
EPA Category A:1000 hours
CARB
4
Oil Fill Cap/
Serial and
Dipstick
Data Label
Fuel
Pump
Oil Drain
Module
Plug
Extended:500 hours
Fixed
Guard
Electronic
Control
Unit
(ECU)
Fuses
(Early
Location)
Spark
Oil
Plug
Drain
Plug

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil
daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the
correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine
wear and failure.

Oil Type

Use high quality detergent oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the
time of operation as shown in the Recommended
Viscosity Grades table.
5W-30
°F -20 0
°C -30 -20 -10
Figure 2. Recommended Viscosity Grades Table.
Refer to Maintenance Instructions for detailed oil
check, oil change, and oil filter change procedures.
Retaining
Clips
Retaining
Clips
Kohler 10W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
20 32 40 50 60 80
0 10 20 30
100
40