User manual MTD G1436

[. . . ] CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the caution is ignored. NOTE Note is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information that is important but not hazard-related. These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury to yourself and others. WARNING WARNING WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. [. . . ] Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper type, to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Always check the level with the dipstick before adding more oil. Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten securely. NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the engine with the oil level below the “L” mark or over the “F” mark on the dipstick. Optional Oil Filter Drain Plug Oil Filter “F” Mark Operating Range Oil Sentry™ Some engines are equipped with an optional Oil Sentry™ oil pressure switch. If the oil pressure decreases below an acceptable level, the Oil Sentry™ will either shut off the engine or activate a warning signal, depending on the application. NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH USE and is maintained up to the “F” mark on the dipstick. This includes engines equipped with Oil Sentry™. Change Oil and Oil Filter Change Oil Change oil after every 100 hours of operation. Refill with service class SG, SH, SJ or higher oil as specified in the “Viscosity Grades” table (Figure 2) on page 4. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. 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 the precleaner with new engine oil. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and tighten the knob securely. Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element. Most engines are also equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner which surrounds the paper element. See Figure 9. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for a 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. [. . . ] recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the engine, But Kohler Co. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to assure that all scheduled maintenance was performed. may deny warranty coverage if the engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Continued on next page. 15 (c) For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. [. . . ]