Maintenance Instructions
Accidental Starts can cause
severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark
plug lead(s) before servicing.
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
Every 25 Hours or Annually¹
● Service/replace low-profile precleaner (if equipped).
Every 100 Hours or Annually¹
● Change oil.
● Replace low-profile air cleaner element.
● Remove and clean shrouds and cooling areas.
● Check oil cooler fins, clean as necessary (if equipped).
Every 150 Hours
● Check heavy-duty filter minder.
● Inspect heavy-duty air filter paper element and inlet screen area.
Every 200 Hours¹
● Replace unique Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) fuel filter.
Every 200 Hours
● Change oil filter.
● Replace spark plugs and set gap.
Every 300 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner element and check inner element.
Every 600 Hours¹
● Replace heavy-duty air cleaner inner element.
Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.
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Oil Recommendations
We recommend use of Kohler oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent
oils (including synthetic) of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher
are acceptable. Select viscosity based on air
temperature at time of operation as shown in
table below.
5W-30
°F -20
0
20
°C -30
-20
-10
24 590 33 Rev. --
WARNING
10W-30
SAE 30
32
40
50
60
80
0
10
20
30
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Before working on engine or equipment, disable
engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable
from battery.
Check Oil Level
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, never run engine with oil level
below or above operating range
indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fill/dipstick
areas of any debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
a. Push-on cap: reinsert dipstick into tube;
press completely down.
b. Threaded cap: reinsert dipstick into
tube; rest cap on tube, do not thread cap
onto tube.
100
40
2. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level
should be at top of indicator on dipstick.
3. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of
indicator mark.
4. Reinstall and secure dipstick.
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