User manual KOHLER K241

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL MODELS K241/ K301 (10 hP) (12 hp) ' K321, & (14 hp) K341 (16 hP) operating & maintenance instructions Congratulations - You have selected a fine four-cycle, single cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine. Here are some reasons why: 0 Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the points, condenser, plug, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible. 0 air cleaner, spark L Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like the cylinders, crankshafts, and camshaft) are made from precision formulated cast iron. [. . . ] If the oil level drops below an acceptable level, the Oil SentryTM will either shut off the engine or activate a warning signal, depending on the application. 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. See Figure 6. 8 Precleaner \ Air Filter 2 . Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element. carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. When servicing the air cleaner, check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is secured and not bent or damaged. Also check the air cleaner cover, seals and breather tube for damage or improper fit. Replace all damaged air cleaner components. Reinstall the paper element, air cleaner cover and wing nut. Wing nut must be finger tightened to l/2 to 1 full turn after nut contacts cover. When air cleaner element replacement is necessary always use genuine Kohler parts. Wing Nut \ Figure 6. Air Cleaner Housing Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system. Also check for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components. NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure. Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 50 hours of operation (more often extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean fins and external surfaces as necessary. NOTE: under the blower the cooling Make sure Service Precleaner Wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation, (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). 1. Remove the wing nut and air cleaner cover. 2 . [. . . ] inches (millimeters) Displacement: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cubic inches (cubic centimeters) Power (@3600 RPM): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (kilograms) Oil Capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]