User manual KOHLER CH 270

[. . . ] Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers. Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service. Please review carefully as it provides you specific rights and obligations. [. . . ] A warm engine usually does not require choke on. Carburetor Icing NOTE: Running engine with cover positioned for cold weather operation in normal conditions can damage engine. Carburetor icing can take place when certain combinations of temperature and humidity exist. Result of carburetor icing is rough running at idle or low speed as well as black or white smoke. To reduce likelihood of carburetor icing, air cleaner cover can be rotated to draw warmer air from muffler side. For cold weather operation, position air cleaner cover with snowflake decal out. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s) before servicing. Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer found at KohlerEngines. Every 200 Hours² Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. Check fuel filters (tank outlet filter and in-line filter) and clean or replace if needed (if equipped). 1 Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions. Check Oil Level NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, never run engine with oil level below or above operating range indicator on dipstick. Clean oil fill/dipstick areas of any debris. Oil Recommendations We recommend use of Kohler oils for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils (including synthetic) of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SJ or higher are acceptable. Reinsert dipstick into tube; rest on oil fill neck; turn counterclockwise until cap drops down to lowest point of thread leads; do not thread cap onto tube. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overflowing filler neck. Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick and drain plug. Fill crankcase with new oil, up to point of overflowing filler neck. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local ordinances. Oil SentryTM (if equipped) This switch is designed to prevent engine from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. [. . . ] Quad-CleanTM Move bails on air cleaner cover down; remove latches from under tabs on base; remove cover. Replace or wash precleaner in warm water with detergent. Lightly oil precleaner with new engine oil; squeeze out excess oil. Separate precleaner from element; service precleaner and replace paper element. [. . . ]