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HP (Hewlett-Packard) 18-26 manual

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    1 C OMMAND 18-26 HP O WNER ' S M ANUAL H ORIZONT AL C RANKSHAFT[...]

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    2 Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns. Stop engine before filling fuel tank. W ARNING Explosive Fuel! 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. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot o[...]

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    3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug leads before servicing. W ARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Do not operate engine in closed or confined area. W ARNING W ARNING Explosive Gas can cause fires and severe acid burns. Charge battery only in[...]

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    4 Figure 1. T ypical Command Horizontal Shaft Engine (CH18-25). Figure 2. CH26 Command Horizontal Shaft Engine. Air Cleaner Oil Fill Rectifier-Regulator Throttle Body Intake Manifold Ignition Coil Fuel Injectors Ignition Coil Oil Filter Oil Cooler Oil Filter Rectifier-Regulator Fuel Pump Electric Starter Oil Cooler Dipstick Side Oil Drain Plugs[...]

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    5 Fuel Recommendations W ARNING: Ex p losive Fuel! 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. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in conta[...]

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    6 Engine Identification Numbers When ordering parts, or in any communication involving an engine, always give the Model, Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine. The engine identification numbers appear on a decal (or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes, if there are any . Record your engine identification numbe[...]

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    7 4. For a Warm Engine – Return choke to “off” position as soon as engine starts. Stopping 1. Remove the load by disengaging all PTO driven attachments. 2. For CH18-25 Engines Without A Shutdown Solenoid: Move the throttle to the “slow” or “low” idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle for 30-60 seconds; then stop the engine. Fo[...]

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    8 • Replace fuel filter 1 (CH26 engines). Daily or Before Starting Engine Maintenance Required Frequency • Fill fuel tank. • Check oil level. • Check air cleaner for dirty 1 , loose, or damaged parts. • Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary 1 . • Service precleaner element 1 . Every 25 Hours • Replace air cleaner elem[...]

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    9 Figure 7. Oil Level Dipstick. 5. If the level is low , add oil of the proper type, up to the “F” mark on the dipstick. (Refer to “Oil T ype” on page 5.) Always check the level with the dipstick before adding more oil. NOTE: T o prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate th[...]

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    10 Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter , Part No. 12 050 01. Replace the oil filter as follows: 1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. 2. Allow the oil filter to drain. 3. Before removing the oil filter , clean the area around the oil fi[...]

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    11 47 083 03 65 mm deep x 178 mm O.D. 24 083 03 74 mm deep x 178 mm O.D. 7. When precleaner replacement is necessary , order genuine Kohler parts. 24 083 02 61 mm deep x 173 mm O.D. 24 083 05 71 mm deep x 173 mm O.D. Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas T o ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of th[...]

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    12 Figure 1 1. Servicing Spark Plug. 4. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. T orque the spark plug to 24.4/29.8 N·m (18/22 ft. lb.) . Battery Charging W ARNING: Explosive Gas! Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged. T o prevent a fire or explosion, charge batteries only in well ventilated areas. Keep sparks, open[...]

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    13 • Make sure the air cleaner element is clean and all air cleaner element components are fastened securely . If, after checking the items listed above, the engine is hard to start, runs roughly , or stalls at low idle speed, it may be necessary to adjust or service the carburetor . Adjust Carburetor NOTE: Certified engines may have a fixed idle[...]

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    14 CH26 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System The EFI system is a complete, electronically controlled fuel management system, designed to deliver a precisely controlled fuel flow under all operating conditions. The electronic control unit (ECU), the ‘‘brain’’ of the system, automatically adjusts fuel delivery and ignition timing based upon[...]

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    15 Parts Ordering The engine Specification, Model, and Serial Numbers are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer . These numbers are found on the identification plate which is affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes if there are any . See “Engine Identification Numbers” on page 6. Always[...]

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    16 LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE W ARRANTY We warrant to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and ma[...]

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    17 KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED W ARRANTY UTILITY AND LA WN AND GARDEN ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your utility/lawn/garden equipment engi[...]

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    18 LIMIT A TIONS This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following: ( a ) repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, improper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Kohler Co. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability and alterations or modific[...]

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    ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 LITHO IN U.S.A. FORM NO.: TP-2474-E ISSUED: 12/94 REVISED: 5/99 MAILED: FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMA TION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444[...]