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SH265 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers. Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service. Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines.com.
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Safety Precautions WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage. CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage. NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information. WARNING WARNING WARNING...
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Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Paper Element Wing Nut Base Cover Dual-Element Low-Profile Air Precleaner Foam Element Air Cleaner Cleaner Screw Muffler Shield Spark Plug Oil Drain Plug On/Off Switch Retractable Oil Fill Plug Dipstick (if equipped) Starter Debris Screen Starter Handle Fuel Shut-Off Choke Control Throttle Control...
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Do not make further Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes. attempts to start engine until condition is corrected. Do not jump start. See your Kohler Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous authorized dealer for trouble analysis. carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if 5.
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Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada). Maintenance Schedule After first 5 Hours ●...
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3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overflowing Fuel must meet these requirements: filler neck. ● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. 4. Reinstall dipstick or oil fill plug and tighten ● Octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2 or higher. securely.
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Remove wing nut and air cleaner cover. more follow procedure below. Precleaner: 1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or equivalent to fuel tank. Run engine 2-3 1. Remove precleaner from paper element. minutes to get stabilized fuel into fuel system 2.
Exhaust Emission Control System for model SH265 is EM for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe. Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certified Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp standards. Details on Certified Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.