User manual KOHLER K582

[. . . ] MANUAL MODEL K582 (23 hP) operating & maintenance instruc tions Congratulations - You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine. . Here are some reasons why: l Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like cylinders, crankshafts, and camshafts) are made from precision formulated cast iron. Because the cast iron cylinders can be rebored, these engines can last even longer. [. . . ] wrench and turn the filter counterclockwise to remove. 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. Put a drop of oil on your fingertip and wipe it on the rubber gasket. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by the filter material then install it on the engine. 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. 8 4. Fill the crankcase to the `IF" mark on the dipstick. 5. 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 If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). 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). Saturate precleaner in clean, fresh engine oil and squeeze out excess oil. Reinstall precleaner over paper element. Oil Pressure On models equipped with an oil pressure gauge, oil pressure should range from 40-65 psi at operating speeds above 1800 RPM on a cool engine. On a warm engine it may vary between 30-55 psi. NOTE: Oil pressure may be as low as 10 psi at idle speeds of 1000 RPM when engine is warm. 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. When precleaner replacement is necessary always use genuine Kohler parts. Service Paper Element Every 50 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions), check the paper element. (if so equipped) from the es8 -Wing Nut u -Cover -Precleaner -Filter Element 2. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element. [. . . ] pints (liters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plug Gap: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inches (millimeters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]