User manual KOHLER KD477-2

[. . . ] NOTE Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information that is important but not hazard-related. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others. Rotating Parts! For Your Safety! Hot Parts can cause severe burns. Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping. WARNING Hot Parts! Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. [. . . ] Remove the fill cap (A) or use the dipstick fill tube (D) to fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type to the F or FULL mark (B) on the dipstick. (Refer to Check Oil Level. ) See Figures 2 and 3. Air Cleaner Service Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner See Figures 1 , 6 , and 7 Weekly and every 150 hours: Check filter minder (F) (if equipped), perform inspection of the paper element (B) and inlet screen (G) area. Annually or every 300 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions), replace the paper element and check the inner element. Do not wash the paper element and inner element or use compressed air, this will damage the elements. Replace dirty, bent or damaged elements with new genuine Kohler elements as required. Handle the new elements carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. Unhook the two retaining clips (B) on each end and remove the end caps from the air cleaner housing (D). Replace if it appears dirty or is at the annually or 300 hour interval. Clean the area around the base of the inner element before removing it, so dirt does not get into the engine. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or damage, and make sure ejector area (B) is clean. Install elements (B and C) and covers (A and E) in reverse order of removal. Because the fuel pump module is not serviceable, the engines are equipped with a special 10-micron EFI fuel filter (J) to prevent harmful contamination from entering the module. If there are two filters in the system, the one before the lift pump will be a standard 51-75 micron filter, and the one after the lift pump will be the special 10-micron filter. Service Periodically inspect the filter and replace every 200 operating hours or more frequently under extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Failure to use the proper filter can result in engine damage and void the warranty. Troubleshooting If the MIL comes on, or the engine becomes hard to start, runs roughly, or stalls at low idle speed, initial checks should be made in the following areas: · Check that the fuel tank is filled with clean, fresh gasoline, and shut-off valve (if so equipped) is opened completely. Check that the fuel tank vent cap is not blocked and it is operating properly (non-California models). Check that the air cleaner element and precleaner are clean and all components are properly secured. Check that the proper fuel filter is being used, and it is clean and unobstructed. Check that all connections to sensors, ECU, and fuel injectors are properly secured. Check that there is 12 volt battery is being used and is fully charged. If so then replace. · · · · · · Fuel Line These engines use low permeation rated fuel lines, certified to comply with California and U. S. A high pressure fuel line runs between the high pressure pump and the injectors. [. . . ] MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE Small off-road engines and Class 1 LSI engines are warranted for three years in California and other states. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES (a) The engine owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the owner's manual. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the engine, but Kohler Co. [. . . ]