User manual KOHLER KDW1003

[. . . ] 2) Disconnect negative (­) battery cable from battery. WARNING Rotating Parts can cause severe injury. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate engine with covers, shrouds, or guards removed. CAUTION Electrical Shock can cause injury. Do not touch wires while engine is running. WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns. [. . . ] Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. 4. Retractable Start: Slowly pull starter handle until just past compression-STOP!Return starter handle; firmly 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). 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. If equipped, move throttle control to slow or idle position; stop engine. Angle of Operation Refer to operating instructions of equipment this engine powers. Do not operate this engine exceeding maximum angle of operation; see specification table. Engine Speed NOTE: Do not tamper with governor setting to increase maximum engine speed. High Altitude Operation This engine may require a high altitude carburetor kit to ensure correct engine operation at altitudes above 4000 ft. Apply thread sealant around three full threads of drain plug; reinstall drain plug. Fuel Recommendations Research Octane Number (RON) 90 octane minimum. Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blend (max 15% MTBE by volume) are approved. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Fuel Line WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved and should NOT be used; effects of old, stale or contaminated fuel are not warrantable. [. . . ] Air Cleaner NOTE: Operating engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could cause premature wear and failure. Reinstall precleaner into cover, aligning hole in precleaner with upper cover knob. Install element with pleated side out and seat rubber seal onto edges of base. Install element with foam side out and seat rubber seal onto edges of base. [. . . ]