Page 2 - Safety Precautions; can; CAUTION; NOTE; California; WARNING; Hot Parts can cause severe burns.; WARNING; Electrical Shock can cause injury.; CAUTION
2 Safety Precautions To ensure safe operations please read the following statements and understand their meaning.Also refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information. This manualcontains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully. WARNING Warnin...
Page 3 - reliability under all operating conditions.
3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gases contain poisonouscarbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide isodorless, colorless, and can cause death ifinhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes,and never run the engine in a closedbuilding or confined area. Accidental Starts! Disabling eng...
Page 4 - Oil Recommendations; Use high quality detergent oil of; Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher; Refer to; Maintenance Instructions; beginning on page; R E C O M M E N D E D S A E V I S C O S I T Y G R A D E S
4 Figure 2. Viscosity Grades Table. NOTE: Using other than service class SJ or higher oil or extending oil change intervals longer thanrecommended can cause engine damage. NOTE: Synthetic oils meeting the listed classifications may be used with oil changesperformed at the recommended intervals.Howev...
Page 5 - Storage; be used in any models; Gasoline/Alcohol blends; Engine Identification Numbers; Specification, and Serial Numbers; Refer to certification label for engine displacement.; Model Designation; Suffix; Electric Start
5 Fuel Recommendations WARNING: Explosive Fuel! Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode ifignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in wellventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames.Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running,since spi...
Page 7 - Stopping; Angle of Operation
7 Figure 8. Choke Control Lever. 2. Start the engine by activating the key switch. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts. NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the enginedoes not start, allow a 60 second cool downperiod between starting attempts....
Page 8 - BEFORE EACH USE; Before working on the engine or equipment, disable; Maintenance Schedule; Have a Kohler Engine Service Dealer perform this service.
8 Check Oil Level The importance of checking and maintaining theproper oil level in the crankcase cannot beoveremphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump. WARNING: Hot Parts! Engine components c...
Page 9 - Change Oil and Filter, Service Oil Cooler
9 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 9. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick. 4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and check oil level. The level should be between the “F” and“L” marks. See Figure 10. If low, add oil of theproper type up to the “F” mark. Reinstall the oilfill cap/dipstick and thread tight. (Refer to Oil ...
Page 10 - every other oil change (every 300 hours of operation); Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter,
10 Figure 15. Optional Remote Mounted Oil Filter. Replace the oil filter as follows: 1. Before removing the oil filter, clean the area around the oil filter and housing to keep dirt anddebris out of the engine. Remove the old filter. Oncrankcase mounted oil filter housings, a springloaded inner cup ...
Page 11 - Air Cleaner; General
11 Inspect and clean the oil cooler every 150 hours of operation (more frequently under severe conditions). Oil cooler must be kept free of debris. To access and service the oil cooler, remove the topmounting screw and loosen the two side screws, thenlift off the No. 2 side cylinder shroud. If requi...
Page 12 - Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas; at all times; Ignition System; Do not
12 Figure 22. Ejector Area. 6. Install the new inner element, Kohler Part No. 25 083 04-S followed by the paper element, Kohler Part No. 25 083 01-S . Slide each fully into place in the air cleaner housing. 7. Reinstall the end caps and secure with the retaining clips. See Figure 19. Clean Air Intak...
Page 13 - Fuel Filter; Troubleshooting; Drain Screw
13 4. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 24.4-29.8 N·m (18-22 ft. lb.) . Battery Charging WARNING: Explosive Gas! Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged.To prevent a fire or explosion, charge batteries only in wellventilated areas. Keep sp...
Page 15 - Change Oil; Always insist on genuine Kohler parts.; Major Repair
15 Storage If the engine will be out of service 30 days or more, usethe following storage procedure: 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. Avoid spraying water at the wiring harness or any ofthe electrical components. 2. Change the oil and filter while the engine is still warm from operation...
Page 16 - Specifications; LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND PRO ENGINE WARRANTY
16 Specifications Model: ................................................................... CV940 .................... CV960 .................. CV980 .............................. CV1000Bore: ................................................ mm (in.) ..... 90 (3.54) ................. 90 (3.54) .......