Page 2 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION; Electrical Shock can cause injury.; California; WARNING; Explosive Fuel can cause; WARNING; fl; WARNING; Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
2 Safety Precautions Electrical Shock! Never touch electrical wires or components while the engine is running. They can be sources of electrical shock. CAUTION Electrical Shock can cause injury. Do not touch wires while engine is running. Rotating Parts can cause severe injury. Stay away while engin...
Page 3 - Explosive Gas can cause; Before working on the engine; Lethal Exhaust Gases!; ned; Congratulations; – You have selected a
3 Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug leads before servicing. WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. WARNING WARNING Explosive Gas can cause fi res and severe acid burns. Charge ba ery only in a well ventilated area. Keep ...
Page 4 - Oil Recommendations; NOTE: Synthetic oils meeting the listed classi; lter; Fuel Recommendations; Gasoline is extremely; Courage PRO
4 Oil Filter Air Cleaner Access Door Handle Rectifier-Regulator Fuel Pump Identification Plate Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil,...
Page 5 - General Recommendations; Fuel Type; Engine Identification Numbers; Speci; FAMILY
5 General Recommendations Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is recommended. Such a container is easier to handle and helps eliminate spillage during refueling. Do not use gasoline le ov...
Page 6 - Angle of Operation
6 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 over fi ll. • Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. • Check cooling air intake areas and external surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean...
Page 7 - Maintenance Instructions; . Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards; BEFORE EACH USE
7 Maintenance Instructions Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service ou...
Page 8 - Oil SentryTM; Change Oil and Oil Filter; Length
8 Figure 5. Dipstick Styles. Figure 8. Oil Drain Plug. 3. Remove the oil fi ll cap/dipstick; wipe oil o ff . For engines with a press-on style dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and press all the way down. See Figure 5. For engines with a thread-on style dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick int...
Page 10 - Service Paper Element; Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas; Service Precleaner
10 Service Paper Element Check the paper element every 50 hours of operation, (more o en under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). Clean or replace the element as necessary. Replace the air cleaner element annually, or every 100 hours . 1. Open the door on the blower housing to access the air clea...
Page 11 - re or explosion, charge ba eries only; Fuel System; Fuel Filter
11 NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fi ns, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage due to overheating. Ignition System These engines use an electronic Capacitive Discharge (CD) ignition system. Other than periodically checking/replacin...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
13 The system requires an additional procedure for se ing the idle speed. If speed adjustments are required proceed as follows. 1. Make any necessary speed or control adjustments following the appropriate instructions covered in this section. 2. Move the thro le control to the idle position. Hold th...
Page 14 - Courage; Parts Ordering; Always insist on genuine Kohler parts.; Major Repair; Su
14 Courage ® SV710-740 Specifications Model: ...................................................................................SV710 .................................SV715 ...........................SV720Bore: ................................................ mm (in.)......................83 (3.27) ...
Page 15 - COURAGE
15 COURAGE ® SV710-740 ENGINE LIMITED WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original retail consumer that each new COURAGE ® engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal residential homeowner service for a period of two (2) years from date of ...
Page 16 - horsepower is lower and a
16 Courage PRO ™ SV810-840 Specifications Model: ...................................................................................SV810 .......................................................................SV820Bore: ................................................ mm (in.)......................8...
Page 17 - COURAGE PRO
17 COURAGE PRO TM SV810-840 ENGINE LIMITED WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original retail consumer that each new COURAGE PRO ™ engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal residential homeowner service for a period of two (2) years from...
Page 18 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
18 Continued on next page. KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control S...