Engine Identification Numbers; Model Designation; Cold Weather Starting Hints - Kohler Command CH18 Owner's Manual

Engine Identification Numbers
When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine.
Category C
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EPA
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250 hours
The engine identification numbers appear on a decal
affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes,
if there are any.
Category B Category A
500 hours 1000 hours
Record your engine identification numbers on the
identification label below (Figure 5) for future reference.
Moderate
125 hours
- - IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA 2004 AND
Intermediate Extended
250 hours 500 hours
CALIFORNIA 2006 AND LATER EMISSION
CONTROL REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE*
FAMILY
DISPL, (CC)
MODEL NO,
SPEC. NO,
e N 1 1 2 3 6
SERIAL NO,
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
E PA: CARB:
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE
ON:
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR SAFETY,
MAINTENANCE SPECS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
FOR SALES/SERVICE IN US/CANADA, CALL:
www.
kohlerengines.com
1-800-544-2444
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KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USA
*Small Off-Road Engines
7gure 5. Engine ldentifica tion Label,
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 found on the certification label.
Emission Compliance Period (Hours)
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Refer to certification label for engine displacement.
Exhaust Emission Control System for models
CHI 8,20,22,23,25,730,740 is EM. Exhaust Emission
Control System for model CH26 is EM, 02S, ECM, MFI.
Model Designation
Model CH20S for example: C designates Command
engine, H designates horizontal crankshaft, and 20
designates horsepower. Some model numbers
(CH730) use the approximate displacement rather than
horsepower. A letter suffix designates a specific version
as follows:
Suffix Designates
S Electric Start
ST Electric StarVRetractable Start
QS Quiet ModeVElectric Start
EP Electric Plant
cs
Clutch ModeVElectric Start
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. Make sure they are clean and
unobstructed.
Check that the air cleaner components and all
shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in
place and securely fastened.
Check that any clutches or transmissions are
disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially
important on equipment with hydrostatic drive. The
shift lever must be exactly in neutral to prevent
resistance which could keep the engine from starting.
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WARNING: Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless,
and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes, and never run the engine in a closed building or
confined area.
Cold Weather Starting Hints
1.
Be sure to use the proper oil for the temperature
expected. See Figure 3 on page 5.
2. Disengage all possible external loads.
3. Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm
battery has much more starting capacity than a
cold battery.
4. Use fresh winter grade fuel. NOTE: Winter grade
gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting.
Do not use gasoline left over from summer.
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