Fuel Tank Filter; Fuel Valve - Kohler SH265 Owner's Manual

Fuel Tank Filter

A serviceable fuel tank filter is located under the fuel
tank cap, in the filler neck.
Daily or as required clean filter of any accumulation
as follows:
Explosive Fuel can cause fires
and severe burns.
Do not fill the fuel tank while the
engine is hot or running.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter. See Figure 22.
2. Clean the filter with solvent, replace if damaged.
3. Wipe the filter and insert it.
4. Tighten the tank cap securely.
Fuel Tank
Cap
(Non Evap
Shown)
Fuel Tank
Filter
Fuel Tank
Figure 22. Fuel Tank Filter.
WARNING
Filler Neck

Fuel Valve

Engines are equipped with a fuel valve and integral
screen filter located at the inlet of the carburetor. It
controls and filters fuel flow from the tank to the
carburetor.
Every 100 hours of operation clean fuel valve cup of
any accumulated debris. If the screen becomes clogged
or damaged replace it.
Explosive Fuel can cause fires
and severe burns.
Do not fill the fuel tank while the
engine is hot or running.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuel valve cup. See Figure 23.
4. Clean the fuel valve cup with solvent and wipe dry.
5. Check the O-ring, replace if damaged.
6. Place the O-ring on the fuel valve cup. Rotate the
fuel valve cup until it is finger tight. Turn with a
wrench 1/2 to 3/4 full turn. See Figure 23.
7. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and check
for leaks. If fuel valve cup leaks repeat step 5 and 6.
8. Tighten the tank cap securely.
Fuel
Valve
O-ring
Fuel
Valve
Cup
Figure 23. Fuel Valve Cup and O-ring.
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