User manual KOHLER XT8

[. . . ] Courage XT-Series ® XT-6, XTR-6, XT-7, XTR-7 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: 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. Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines. com. [. . . ] Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position (if equipped). Turn engine on/off switch to ON position (if equipped). Primer Bulb Models: Place finger or thumb on center of primer bulb. Manual Choke Models: Cold engine: Place throttle control to FAST position. Pull choke control into CHOKE/ON position. Warm engine: place throttle control to RUN/FAST position. Smart-ChokeTM Models: this feature automatically adjusts choke on start-up. 4 KohlerEngines. com 14 590 09 Rev. A Maintenance Instructions WARNING Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. 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). 2) Disconnect negative (­) battery cable from battery. 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. com or 1-800-544-2444 (U. S. Maintenance Schedule After first 3-5 Hours Change oil. Every 25 Hours or Annually1 Service/replace precleaner. Check air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts. Every 50 Hours or Annually1 Replace air cleaner element. Every 100 Hours or Annually1 Replace spark plug and set gap. Every 100 Hours or Annually2 Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. 1 Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions. 2 Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service. 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 cap/dipstick areas of any debris. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off. 10W-30 SAE 30 5W-30 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. Select viscosity based on air temperature at time of operation as shown in table below. a. [. . . ] 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. Fuel must meet these requirements: Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. [. . . ]