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Kohler CV17-CV26 Owner's Manual

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OMMAND
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CV17-CV26, CV675-745
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RANKSHAFT

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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL OMMAND ERIES CV17-CV26, CV675-745 ERTICAL RANKSHAFT...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To ensure safe operation 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 dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark plugs, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
  • Page 4 Fuel Pump Engine Identification Label Air Intake Screen Oil Fill/ Blower Housing Dipstick Fuel Filter Oil Drain Oil Filter Plug Air Cleaner Cover Electric Starter Breather Oil Separator Figure 1. Typical Command Vertical Shaft Carbureted Engine. Oil Fill/Dipstick Oil Cooler Ignition Coil Ignition Coil...

  • Page 5: Oil Recommendations

    SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 4. Gasoline/Alcohol blends Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved. Gasoline/Ether blends Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engine.
  • Page 6 SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS important on equipment with hydrostatic drive. 1-800-544-2444 www.kohlerengines.com The shift lever must be exactly in neutral to KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USA prevent resistance which could keep the engine Figure 5. Engine Identification Label. from starting.
  • Page 7 (see page 14). for 20 minutes. If noise persists, take the engine to your local Kohler Service outlet. Operating NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to Angle of Operation...

  • 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: Check Oil Level

    Check Oil Level NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper oil The importance of checking and maintaining the proper level in the crankcase. Never operate the oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. engine with the oil level below the “ADD” Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: mark or over the “FULL”...
  • Page 10 Cooler. Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter. Use chart below to determine part number to order. Oil Filter Part No. Length 2-1/2"...
  • Page 11 Replace the oil filter as follows: 8. Fill the crankcase with new oil, of the proper type, to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. 1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. 9. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the 2.
  • Page 12 5. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element. Handle new element 6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure cover with carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are the cover retaining knob.

  • Page 13: Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner

    7. Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element 6. Install the new inner element, Kohler Part No. cover, element cover wing nut and air cleaner 25 083 04-S followed by the outer element, Kohler cover. Secure cover with the cover retaining knob.

  • Page 14: Check Spark Plugs

    Champion Platinum batteries only in well ventilated areas. Keep sparks, 3071 (used on Pro Series engines, Kohler Part No. open flames, and other sources of ignition away from 25 132 12-S) is also available. Equivalent alternate the battery at all times. Keep batteries out of the reach brand plugs can also be used.

  • Page 15: Carburetor Troubleshooting And Adjustments

    • Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is not blocked is used (must meet SAE R9 specifications). See Figure and that it is operating properly. 17. If fuel line must be replaced, see your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. • If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut-off valve, make sure it is open.

  • Page 16: Electronic Fuel Injection (Efi) System

    (no fault codes present). This is a signal that normal, programmed operation has been affected, and service by an authorized Kohler 1. Start the engine and run at half throttle for 5 to 10 Engine Dealer is required.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Specifications

    LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new COMMAND 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 if is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals.
  • Page 19 Engines produced in 1995 or later are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are warranted for two years. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. free of charge.
  • Page 20 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.

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