Kohler K582- Manuals

5 Gasoline/Alcohol blends Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved. Gasoline/Ether blends Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by...

6 Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist o Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. o Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. o Check cooling air intake areas and external surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean a...

7 Operating Angle of Operation This engine will operate continuously at angles up to 35° in any direction. Check oil level to assure crankcase oil level is at the “F” mark. Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Because of equipment design or application, there may ...

8 Check Oil Level The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as follows: 1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump. 2. To keep dirt, grass clippings, ...

9 Service Precleaner If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). 1. Remove wing nut and air cleaner cover. 2. Remove precleaner from paper element. Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent. 3. Rinse the pre...

10 Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 50 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling s...

11 Kohler Carburetor Adjustment 1. With the engine stopped, turn the low idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until it bottoms lightly . NOTE: The tip of the idle fuel and main fuel adjusting needles are tapered to critical dimensions. Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor body will...

13 Parts Ordering The engine Specification, Model, and Serial Numbers are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. These numbers are found on the identification plate which is affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes if there are any. See “Engi...

14 LIMITED 1 YEAR ENGINE WARRANTY We warrant to the original consumer that each new engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Ko...