User manual KOHLER M18

[. . . ] MAGNUM 18 & 20 HP HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT OWNER'S MANUAL 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. WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored. CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is ignored. [. . . ] Never operate the engine with the oil level below the "L" mark or over the "F" mark on the dipstick. Make sure it is tightened securely. "F" Mark Operating Range Figure 5. If the level is low, add oil of the proper type, up to the "F" mark on the dipstick. (Refer to "Oil Type" on page 4. ) Always check the level with the dipstick before adding more oil. NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the engine with the oil level below the "L" mark or over the "F" mark on the dipstick. Oil SentryTM Some engines are equipped with an optional Oil SentryTM oil pressure switch. If the oil pressure decreases below an acceptable level, the Oil SentryTM will either shut off the engine or activate a warning signal, depending on the application. NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH USE and is maintained up to the "F" mark on the dipstick. Replace the oil filter every other oil change, in accordance with the ``Oil Change Intervals'' table on page 8. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the new filter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 1 turn. Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type to the ``F'' mark on the dipstick. Stop the engine, allow a minute for the oil to drain down, and recheck the level on the dipstick. Make sure oil level is up to but not over the ``F'' mark on the dipstick. Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element. Some engines are also equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner which surrounds the paper element. Element Cover Element Cover Seals Precleaner Paper Element Air Cleaner Base Figure 7. NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure. Service Precleaner If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). Remove precleaner from paper element. Oil SentryTM Pressure Switch 3. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated. Saturate precleaner in clean, fresh engine oil and squeeze out excess oil. Oil Filter 5. [. . . ] Store the engine in a clean, dry place. Parts Ordering The engine Specification, Model, and Serial Numbers are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. These numbers are found on the identification plate which is affixed to the engine shrouding. All genuine Kohler parts meet strict standards for fit, reliability, and performance. Major Repair Major repair information is available in Kohler Engine Service Manuals. However, major repair generally requires the attention of a trained mechanic and the use of special tools and equipment. [. . . ]