User manual KOHLER CV450-CV15

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL COMMAND SERIES CV11, CV12. 5, CV13, CV14, CV15, CV16, CV460-CV493 VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT 1 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. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. 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. [. . . ] Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. Remove the oil filter drain plug located at the base of the oil filter adapter (if so equipped). Remove the old filter and wipe off the filter adapter. Reinstall the oil filter drain plug (if so equipped). Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper type, in through the threaded center hole. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the threads. 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. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 1 turn. Air Cleaner Cover w/Knob Foam Precleaner Wing Nut with Locking Material Air Cleaner Element Seal Screw (2) Stud Gasket 7. 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. Add more oil, as necessary, so the oil level is up to but not over the "F" mark on the dipstick. Air Cleaner Base Figure 9. Air Cleaner Assembly ­ Exploded View. Service Precleaner Wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation, if equipped, (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the cover. Remove the precleaner from the paper element. Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess water (do not wring). [. . . ] service center as soon as a problem exists. Call 1-800-544-2444 or access our web site at: www. kohlerengines. com, for the names of the nearest service centers. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co. at 1-920-457-4441 and ask for an Engine Service representative. [. . . ]