Kohler Engine Model SH265
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1. Air Cleaner Base Air Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing Nut Dual Element Low Profile Air E Precleaner F Air Cleaner s Cleaner a Foam Element Screw Muffler Shield M Spark Plug Oil Drain Plug RDE On Off Switch Retractable Oil Fill Plug M Dipstick o if eguipped Starter Debris Screen Starter Handle Fuel Shut Off Choke Control Throttle Control Fuel Cap Fuel Tank Pre Start Checklist 1 Check oil level Add oil if low Do not overfill 2 Check fuel level Add fuel if low Check fuel system components and lines for leaks 3 Check and clean cooling areas air intake areas and external surfaces of engine particularly after storage 4 Check that air cleaner components and all shrouds equipment covers and guards are in place and securely fastened 5 Check spark arrestor if equipped 18 590 07 Rev KohlerEngines com 3 Starting A WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea fainting or death Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is odorless colorless and can cause death if inhaled A WARNING Ro Rotating Parts can cause severe injury Stay away while engine is in operation Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury Never operate engine with covers shrouds or guards removed NOTE Choke position for sta2. Electric Start Activate starter switch Release switch as soon as engine starts If starter does not turn engine over shut off starter immediately Do not make further attempts to start engine until condition is corrected Do not jump start See your Kohler authorized dealer for trouble analysis Gradually return choke control to OFF position after engine starts and warms up Engine equipment may be operated during warm up period but it may be necessary to leave choke partially on until engine warms oa c P Cold Weather Starting Hints 1 Use proper oil for temperature expected 2 Disengage all possible external loads 3 Use fresh winter grade fuel Winter grade fuel has higher volatility to improve starting Stopping 1 If possible remove load by disengaging all PTO driven attachments 2 If eguipped move throttle control to slow or idle position stop engine 3 If eguipped close fuel shut off valve Angle of Operation Refer to operating instructions of eguipment this engine powers Do not operate this engine exceeding maximum angle of operation see specification table Engine damage could result from insufficient lubrication Engine Speed NOTE Do not tamper with governor setting to increase maximum engine speed Overspeed is hazardous and will void warranty High Altitude Operation This engine may reguire a high altitude carburetor kit to ensure correct engine operation at altitudes
3. above 4000 ft 1219 meters To obtain high altitude kit information or to find a Kohler authorized dealer visit KohlerEngines com or call 1 800 544 2444 U S and Canada This engine should be operated in its original configuration below 4000 ft 1219 meters as damage may occur if high altitude carburetor kit is installed and operated below 4000 ft 1219 meters 18 590 07 Rev Wy WARNING W A Before working on engine or equipment disable Accidental Starts can cause engine as follows 1 Disconnect spark plug severe injury or death lead s 2 Disconnect negative battery cable ee Disconnect and ground spark from battery e plug lead s before servicing 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 and Canada Maintenance Schedule After first 5 Hours e Change oil Every 50 Hours or Annually e Service replace dual element precleaner Every 100 Hours or Annually e Clean low profile air cleaner element e Replace dual element air cleaner element e Change oil e Clean cooling areas e Clean spark arrestor if equipped e Replace spark plug and set gap e Replace fuel filter if equipped Every 100 Hours e Check and adjust valve clearance when engine i
4. KOHLER Courage SH265 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 Please review carefully as it provides you specific rights and obligations Record engine information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage 18 590 07 Rev Engine Model Specification Serial Number Purchase Date KohlerEngines com EN ESE ESS FRC FRF HR RO RU SL ZH Safety Precautions A WARNING A hazard that could result in death serious injury or substantial property damage A CAUTION A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage NOTE is used to notify people of important installation operation or maintenance information A WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running k 4 A WARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea fainting or death Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited Store gasoline only in approved containers in well ventilated unoccupied buildings away f
5. Oil Level Overloaded Cleaner Plug Will Not Start Hard Starting Stops Suddenly e Lacks Power e e Operates Erratically e Knocks or Pings Skips or Misfires e Backfires e Overheats e e High Fuel Consumption Engine Specifications Maximum Angle Oil Capacity Stroke Displacement 4 of Operation Refill Plug Gap full oil level 2 7in 21in 12cu in 0 63 qt 0 03 in 3 SH265 68 mm 54mm 196 cc 0 60L 0 76 mm 23 Exceeding maximum angle of operation may cause engine damage from insufficient lubrication Additional specification information can be found in service manual at KohlerEngines com Exhaust Emission Control System for model SH265 is EM for U S EPA California and Europe Any and all horsepower hp references by Kohler are Certified Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 a J1995 hp standards Details on Certified Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines com 8 KohlerEngines com 18 590 07 Rev 2011 by Kohler Co All rights reserved KohlerEngines com 18 590 07 Rev
6. leaded gasoline e Octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher Research Octane Number RON 90 octane minimum Gasoline up to 10 ethyl alcohol 90 unleaded is acceptable Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether MTBE and unleaded gasoline blend max 15 MTBE by volume are approved e Do not add oil to gasoline Add Fuel Do not overfill fuel tank Do not use gasoline older than 30 days A WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns LT x 4 Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited 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 Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent Ensure engine is cool 1 2 3 Clean area around fuel cap Remove fuel cap Fill to base of filler neck Do not overfill fuel tank Leave room for fuel to expand Reinstall fuel cap and tighten securely 18 590 07 Rev Low permeation fuel line must be installed on carbureted Kohler Co engines to maintain EPA and CARB regulatory compliance Spark Plugs X Jy A caution Electrical Shock can cause injury Breather Tube EN Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly connected Air Cooling A WARNING NA Pee eT Hot Parts ca
7. n cause severe burns Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping Do not touch wires while engine is running Clean out spark plug recess Remove plug and replace 1 Check gap using wire feeler gauge Adjust gap see specification table for adjustment 2 Install plug into cylinder head 3 Torque plug to 20 ft Ib 27 N m Air Cleaner NOTE Operating engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could cause premature wear and failure Replace all bent or damaged components Paper element cannot be blown out with compressed air Dual Element NOTE Remove wing nut and air cleaner cover Precleaner 1 Remove precleaner from paper element 2 Replace or wash precleaner in warm water with detergent Rinse and allow to air dry 3 Reinstall precleaner over paper element Paper Element 1 Remove paper element with precleaner 2 Separate precleaner from element service precleaner and replace element 3 Reinstall precleaner over paper element Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with wing nut Low Profile 1 Remove screw and air cleaner cover 2 Remove foam element from base 3 Wash foam element in warm water with detergent Rinse and allow to air dry 4 Lightly oil foam element with new engine oil squeeze out excess oil 5 Reinstall foam element into base 6 Reinstall cover and secure with screw 18 590 07 Rev Never operate engine with heat shield
8. rom sparks or flames Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide is odorless colorless and can cause death if inhaled A WARNING Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death Disconnect and ground spark e plug lead s before servicing X Before working on engine or equipment disable engine as follows 1 Disconnect spark plug lead s 2 Disconnect negative battery cable from battery A WARNING Rotating Parts can cause r severe injury Stay away while engine is in operation v A CAUTION Electrical Shock can cause injury Do not touch wires while engine is running Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury Never operate engine with covers shrouds or guards removed California Proposition 65 Warning cause severe burns M ee SS A WARNING Hot Parts can n Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping Never operate engine with heat shields or guards removed Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm KohlerEngines com 18 590 07 Rev
9. rting may vary depending upon temperature and other factors Once engine is running and warm turn choke to OFF position Extend starter cord periodically to check its condition If cord is frayed have it replaced immediately by a Kohler authorized dealer NOTE NOTE Do not crank engine continuously for more than 10 seconds Allow a 60 second cool down period between starting attempts Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out starter motor NOTE If engine develops sufficient speed to disengage starter but does not keep running a false start engine rotation must be allowed to come to a complete stop before attempting to restart engine If starter is engaged while flywheel is rotating starter pinion and flywheel ring gear may clash resulting in damage to starter 1 Turn fuel shut off valve to ON position if equipped 2 Turn engine on off switch to ON position if equipped 3 Start engine as follows Cold engine Place throttle control midway between SLOW and FAST positions Place choke control into ON position Warm engine Place throttle control midway between SLOW and FAST positions Return choke to OFF position as soon as engine starts A warm engine usually does not require choke on 4 KohlerEngines com 4 Retractable Start Slowly pull starter handle until just past compression STOP Return starter handle firmly pull straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from starter rope guide
10. s cold e Have combustion chamber decarbonized Every 200 Hours e Replace fuel line Every 300 Hours e Replace low profile air cleaner element 1 Perform these procedures more frequently under severe dusty dirty conditions 2 Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service Oil Recommendations Check Oil Level We recommend use of Kohler oils for best NOTE To prevent extensive engine wear or performance Other high quality detergent damage never run engine with oil level oils including synthetic of API American below or above operating range Petroleum Institute service class SJ or higher indicator on dipstick are acceptable Select viscosity based on air ht he te OS temperature at time of operation as shown in Ensure engine is cool Clean oil fill dipstick table below areas of any debris 1 Remove dipstick wipe oil off 10 2 Reinsert dipstick into tube rest on oil fill neck turn counterclockwise until cap drops SAE 30 down to lowest point of thread leads do not thread cap onto tube 5W 30 a Remove dipstick check oil level Level oF 20 ry 3 40 50 60 do 100 should be at top of indicator on dipstick v b o b 4 do or b Remove oil fill plug Level should be up to point of overflowing filler neck 18 590 07 Rev KohlerEngines com 5 3 If oil is low add oil up to point of overflowing filler neck 4 Reinstall dipstick or oil fill plug and tighten
11. s or guards removed Proper cooling is essential To prevent over heating clean screens cooling fins and other external surfaces of engine Avoid spraying water at wiring harness or any electrical components See Maintenance Schedule Repairs Service Parts We recommend that you use a Kohler authorized dealer for all maintenance service and replacement parts for engine To find a Kohler authorized dealer visit KohlerEngines com or call 1 800 544 2444 U S and Canada Storage If engine will be out of service for 2 months or more follow procedure below 1 Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or equivalent to fuel tank Run engine 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into fuel system failures due to untreated fuel are not warrantable Change oil while engine is still warm from operation Remove spark plug s and pour about 1 oz of engine oil into cylinder s Replace spark plug s and crank engine slowly to distribute oil Disconnect negative battery cable 4 Store engine in a clean dry place N KohlerEngines com 7 Troubleshooting Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components or any items that reguire special timing or adjustment procedures This work should be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer Possible Cause Dirt In Dirty Faulty Problem No Improper Fuel Debris Incorrect Engine Dirty Air Spark Fuel Fuel Line Screen
12. securely Change Oil Change oil while engine is warm 1 Clean area around oil fill cap dipstick and drain plug 2 Remove drain plug and oil fill cap dipstick Drain oil completely 3 Reinstall drain plug Torque to 13 ft Ib 17 6 N m 4 Fill crankcase with new oil up to point of overflowing filler neck 5 Reinstall oil fill cap dipstick and tighten securely 6 Dispose of used oil in accordance with local ordinances Oil Sentry if equipped This switch is designed to prevent engine from starting in a low oil or no oil condition Oil Sentry may not shut down a running engine before damage occurs In some applications this switch may activate a warning signal Read your equipment manuals for more information Fuel Recommendations A WARNING Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns LT x 4 Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited 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 Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent NOTE E15 E20 and E85 are NOT approved and should NOT be used effects of old stale or contaminated fuel are not warrantable 6 KohlerEngines com Fuel must meet these requirements Clean fresh un
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