Kohler CV11- User Manual

Page 2 - Safety Precautions; California; WARNING; WARNING; CAUTION

2 Safety Precautions To insure 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 –; under all operating conditions.

3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gases containpoisonous carbon monoxide.Carbon monoxide is odorless,colorless, and can cause death ifinhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaustfumes, and never run the engine ina closed building or confined area. Accidental Starts!Disabling engin...

Page 4 - Oil Recommendations; Oil Type; Use high quality detergent oil of; Fuel Recommendations

4 Figure 1. Typical Command Vertical Shaft Engine. Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. So is checking oildaily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use thecorrect oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature enginewear and failure. Oil T...

Page 5 - General Recommendations; Do not add oil to the gasoline.; Fuel Type; unleaded; Engine Identification Numbers; Model; EPA

5 Record your engine identification numbers on theidentification label below (Figure 4) for futurereference. General Recommendations Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store inclean, approved containers. A container with a capacityof 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout isrecommended. Such ...

Page 6 - Specifications; Operating Instructions; Cold Weather Starting Hints; Starting; For a Cold Engine or a Warm Engine –

6 Specifications Model: ............................................ CV11/CV12.5 ..................... CV13/CV14 ....................... CV15/CV16** .................. CV460/CV490Bore: ............................. mm (in.) .. 87 (3.43)/87 (3.43) ............ 87 (3.43)/87 (3.43) ............ 90 (3.5...

Page 7 - Operating

7 WARNING: Accidental Starts! Before extending and checking retractable starter rope,remove the spark plug lead to prevent the engine fromstarting accidentally. Make sure the equipment is inneutral. For an Electric Start Engine – Activate the starter switch. Release the switch as soon as theengine s...

Page 8 - Maintenance Instructions; Before working on the engine or; Maintenance Schedule; Check Oil Level; cool so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.

8 Maintenance Instructions Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done atthe 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 - Oil Filter

9 Change the oil as follows (see Figure 8): 1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before removing it. 2. Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick. Be sure to allow ample time for completedrainage. 3. Reinstall the drain ...

Page 10 - Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element

10 Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change (every 200 hours of operation) . Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02-S. Replace the oil filter as follows: 1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. 2. Remove the oil filter drain plug located at the...

Page 11 - Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas; at all times; Ignition System; Service Paper Element

11 7. When replacement is necessary order genuine Kohler parts. Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engineare kept clean at all times . Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dir...

Page 12 - Troubleshooting; Wire Gauge; Battery Charging; Walbro

12 3. Check the gap using a wire feeler gauge. Adjust the gap by carefully bending the ground electrode.See Figure 10. Gap CV11-15, CV460, and CV490plugs to 1.0 mm (0.040 in.). Gap CV16 plugs to0.76 mm (0.030 in.). 4. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 38.0-43....

Page 13 - Carburetor Adjustment

13 • If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut-off valve, make sure it is open. • If the engine is equipped with an in-line fuel filter, make sure it is clean and unobstructed. Replacethe filter if necessary. • Make sure fuel is reaching the carburetor. This includes checking the fuel lines and fuel ...

Page 14 - Suffix

14 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 and filter while the engine is still warm from operation. See “Change Oil and OilFilter” on page 9. 3. The fuel system must be c...

Page 15 - LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY; FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

15 LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY We warrant to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials orworkmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in ac...

Page 16 - FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION

(c) For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. service center as soon as a problem exists.Call 1-800-544-2444 or access our web site at: www.kohlerengines.com, for the names of the nearest service centers. The warrantyrepairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time...

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