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 - Lethal Exhaust Gases!; Before working on the; Congratulations –; all operating conditions.
3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Accidental Starts can cause severeinjury or death. Disconnect and ground spark pluglead before servicing. WARNING Carbon Monoxide can causesevere nausea, fainting or death. Do not operate engine in closed orconfined area. WARNING Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gase...
Page 4 - Oil Recommendations; Oil Type; Use high quality detergent oil of
4 Figure 1. Location of Controls and Service Points on CS Engines. Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcaseis extremely important. So is checking oil daily andchanging oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, orusing dirty oil, causes premature engine wear a...
Page 5 - Engine Identification Numbers; Serial Numbers; Fuel Recommendations; General Recommendations; Do not add oil to the gasoline.; Fuel Type; unleaded; EPA; FAMILY
5 Engine Identification Numbers When ordering parts, or in any communication involvingan engine, always give the Model, Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine. The engine identification numbers appear on a decal(or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding. Includeletter suffixes, if there ar...
Page 6 - Operating Instructions; Cold Weather Starting Hints; Starting
6 Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist NOTE: This engine has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil, otherwise it will not start. • Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfill. • Check fuel level. Add fuel i...
Page 7 - Before working on the engine; Stopping; Operating
7 WARNING: Accidental Starts! Disabling engine. Accidental starting can causesevere injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1)Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnectnegative (-) battery cable from battery. For an Electric Start Engine – Act...
Page 8 - Maintenance Instructions; Before working on the engine or; Maintenance Schedule; Check Oil Level
8 Maintenance Instructions Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being doneat 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 outl...
Page 9 - ‘‘on’’; Change Oil; hours; Oil SentryTM; Filler Neck
9 NOTE: If the engine stalls or does not start, turn theengine switch to ‘‘on’’ position and then pull the recoil starter or attempt to start engine. Ifthe oil warning light flickers for a few seconds,the engine oil is insufficient. Add oil andrestart. NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE...
Page 11 - Position the paper element on base and secure; Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas; Every; Ignition System
11 On Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Systems: Remove and clean the lower dirt/swirl chamber.Make sure the openings near the base ofchamber and in the air cleaner cover/housing, arenot blocked or restricted. See Figure 13. 4. Position the paper element on base and secure with wing nut, then install the precl...
Page 12 - Check Spark Plug; Spark Plug; Battery Charging; Every 100 hours of operation; Be sure the fuel valve cup is tightened securely.
12 Check Spark Plug Annually or every 100 hours of operation, remove the spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap orreplace with new plug as necessary. The original plugis an NGK BPR4ES. The Champion ® equivalent of that NGK plug is RN14YC. The service replacement isChampion ® RC14YC (Kohler p...
Page 13 - Fuel Tank Filter; Daily or as required; clean filter of any accumulation; Muffler Screen and Spark Arrestor; Muffler Screen CS4,CS6; Clean the carbon deposits out of the muffler
13 Figure 15. Fuel Tank Filter A serviceable fuel tank filter is located under the fueltank cap, in the filler neck. Daily or as required clean filter of any accumulation as follows: 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter. 2. Clean the filter with solvent, replace if damaged. 3. Wipe the filter and ...
Page 14 - Figure 18. Muffler Screen and Spark Arrestor.; Troubleshooting
14 Idle FuelNeedle Idle SpeedScrew Muffler Screen and Spark Arrestor CS8.5,CS10,CS12 CAUTION! The engine and muffler will be very hot after the enginehas been run. Avoid touching the engine and mufflerwhile they are still hot, with any part of your body orclothing. 1. Remove the muffler screen. 2. R...
Page 15 - Adjust Carburetor
15 Troubleshooting When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be considered.For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel tank. Some common causes of engine troublesare listed in the following table. Do not attempt to service o...
Page 16 - Always insist on genuine Kohler parts.; Major Repair; Suffix
16 Storage If the engine will be out of service for two months ormore, use the following storage procedure: 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. 2. Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation. See “Change Oil” on page 9. 3. The fuel system must be completely emptied, or the...
Page 17 - LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY; Specifications
17 LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturingdefects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and...
Page 20 - FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION
FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 www.kohlerengines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 FORM NO.: TP-2494 ISSUED: 8/98 REVISED: 8/05