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Starting
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed spaces.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
odorless, colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled.
Rotating Parts can cause severe
injury.
Stay away while engine is in
operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never
operate engine with covers, shrouds, or
guards removed.
NOTE: Choke position for starting may vary
depending upon temperature and other
factors. Once engine is running and
warm, turn choke to OFF position.
NOTE: Extend starter cord periodically to
check its condition. If cord is frayed
have it replaced immediately by a
Kohler authorized dealer.
1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position
(if equipped).
2. Turn engine on/off switch to ON position
(if equipped).
3. Start engine as follows:
a. Manual Choke Models:
Cold engine: Place throttle control to
FAST position. Pull choke control into
CHOKE/ON position.
Warm engine: place throttle control to
RUN/FAST position.
b. Smart-Choke
automatically adjusts choke on start-up.
4. Retractable Start: Slowly pull starter handle
until just past compression-STOP! Return
starter handle; fi rmly pull straight out to avoid
excessive rope wear from starter rope guide.
Electric Start: Key switch (refer to operating
instructions of equipment that this engine
powers). If equipped with Smart-Choke
here, otherwise continue to step 5.
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5. Gradually return choke control to OFF
position after engine starts and warms up.
Engine/equipment may be operated during
warm up period, but it may be necessary to
leave choke partially on until engine warms
up.
Cold Weather Starting Hints
1. Use proper oil for temperature expected.
2. Disengage all possible external loads.
3. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade
fuel is formulated to improve starting.
Stopping
1. If possible, remove load by disengaging all
PTO driven attachments.
2. If equipped, move throttle control to slow or
idle position; stop engine.
3. If equipped, close fuel shut-off valve.
Angle of Operation
Refer to operating instructions of equipment
this engine powers. Do not operate this engine
exceeding maximum angle of operation; see
specifi cation table. Engine damage could result
from insuffi cient lubrication.
Engine Speed
NOTE: Do not tamper with governor setting to
High Altitude Operation
If this engine is operated at an altitude of
4000 ft. (1219 meters) or above, a high altitude
carburetor kit is required. To obtain high altitude
carburetor kit information or to fi nd a Kohler
authorized dealer, visit KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
This engine should be operated in its original
confi guration below 4000 ft. (1219 meters).
Operating this engine with the wrong engine
confi guration at a given altitude may increase
its emissions, decrease fuel effi ciency and
performance, and result in damage to the
engine.
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increase maximum engine speed.
Overspeed is hazardous and will void
warranty.
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