Kohler CS12 manual

C OMMAND P RO CS S ERIES 4-12.75 HP H ORIZONT AL C RANKSHAFT O WNER ' S M ANUAL[...]

2 Safety Precautions T o 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 . Please read carefully . W ARNING W arning is used to indicate the presence of [...]

3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Accidental S tart s can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead before servicing. W ARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Do not operate engine in closed or confined area. W ARNING Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbo[...]

4 Figure 1. Location of Controls and Service Point s on CS Engines. Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly . Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine wear and failure. Oil T ype Use high quality deterg[...]

5 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[...]

6 Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist NOTE: This engine has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil, otherwise it will not start. • Check oil level. Add oil if low . Do not overfill. • Check fuel level. Add fuel if low . • Check cooling air intake areas an[...]

7 W ARNING: Accidental Starts! Disabling engine. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the engine or equipment, disable the engine as follows: 1) Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery . For an Electric St art Engine – Activate the starter switch. Release the swit[...]

8 Maintenance Instructions Maintenance, repair , or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. W arranty rep airs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet. W ARNING: Accident al St art s! Disabling[...]

9 N O TE : If the engine stalls or does not start, turn the engine switch to ‘‘ on ’’ position and then pull the recoil starter or attempt to st art engine. If the oil warning light flickers for a few seconds, the engine oil is insufficient. Add oil and restart. NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE EACH USE and is maintained up t[...]

10 Reduction Systems 2:1 Reduction Systems All 2:1 reduction systems are lubricated by the crankcase oil of the engine through special openings in the closure plate. No special maintenance or service is necessary . Check and maintain the oil level as outlined on pages 8 and 9. 6:1 Reduction Systems CS4 and CS6: Use an internal pinion and ring gear [...]

11 On Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Systems: Remove and clean the lower dirt/swirl chamber . Make sure the openings near the base of chamber and in the air cleaner cover/housing, are not blocked or restricted. See Figure 13. 4. Position the paper element on base and secure with wing nut, then install the precleaner over the element. If element is not secu[...]

12 Check Spark Plug Annually or every 100 hours of operation, remove the spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap or replace with new plug as necessary . The original plug is an NGK BPR4ES. The Champion ® equivalent of that NGK plug is RN14YC. The service replacement is Champion ® RC14YC (Kohler part No. 66 132 01-S). Equivalent alternate b[...]

13 Figure 15. Fuel T ank Filter A serviceable fuel tank filter is located under the fuel tank cap, in the filler neck. Daily or as required clean filter of any accumulation as follows: 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter . 2. Clean the filter with solvent, replace if damaged. 3. Wipe the filter and insert it. CAUTION! Be sure the tank cap is tig[...]

14 Idle Fuel Needle Idle Speed Screw Muffler Screen and Spark Arrestor CS8.5,CS10,CS12 CAUTION! The engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run. A void touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot, with any part of your body or clothing. 1. Remove the muffler screen. 2. Remove the spark arrestor using a flatblade s[...]

15 T roubleshooting When troubles occur , be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel t ank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table. Do not attempt to service or replace major engine components, or any ite[...]

16 Storage If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. 2. Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation. See “Change Oil” on page 9. 3. The fuel system must be completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer t[...]

17 LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE W ARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by Kohler Co. 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 in[...]

18 KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED W ARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD 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 W arranty on your s ma ll o f f -r oa d equipment engine . For Ca[...]

19 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[...]

FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMA TION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 www .kohlerengines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 FORM NO.: TP-2494 ISSUED: 8/98 REVISED: 8 / 0 5[...]