Kohler Command PRO CH260 Manual de usuario

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CH260-CH440

Service Manual

2 Safety

3 Maintenance

5 Speciﬁcations

18 Tools and Aids

21 Troubleshooting

25 Air Cleaner/Intake

26 Fuel System

30 Governor System

31 Lubrication System

32 Electrical System

39 Starter System

44 Disassembly/Inspection and Service

59 Reassembly

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.

Safety

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.

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.

WARNING

Explosive Fuel can cause

ﬁres and severe burns.

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.

WARNING

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.

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.

WARNING

Accidental Starts can

cause severe injury or

death.

Disconnect and ground

spark plug lead(s) before

servicing.

Before working on engine or

equipment, disable engine as

follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug

lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–)

battery cable from battery.

WARNING

Hot Parts can cause

severe burns.

Do not touch engine

while operating or just

after stopping.

Never operate engine with heat

shields or guards removed.

WARNING

Cleaning Solvents can

cause severe injury or

death.

Use only in well

ventilated areas away

from ignition sources.

Carburetor cleaners and solvents

are extremely ﬂammable. Follow

cleaner manufacturer’s warnings

and instructions on its proper and

safe use. Never use gasoline as a

cleaning agent.

CAUTION

Electrical Shock can

cause injury.

Do not touch wires while

engine is running.

CAUTION

Damaging Crankshaft

and Flywheel can cause

personal injury.

Using improper procedures can

lead to broken fragments. Broken

fragments could be thrown from

engine. Always observe and use

precautions and procedures when

installing ﬂywheel.

WARNING

Uncoiling Spring can

cause severe injury.

Wear safety goggles or

face protection when

servicing retractable

starter.

Retractable starters contain a

powerful, recoil spring that is

under tension. Always wear safety

goggles when servicing retractable

starters and carefully follow

instructions in Retractable Starter

for relieving spring tension.

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as

follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect

negative (–) battery cable from battery.

Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or

death.

Disconnect and ground spark 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.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

After ﬁrst 5 Hours

●Change oil. Lubrication System

Every 50 Hours or Annually

●Service/replace Quad-Clean™precleaner. Air Cleaner/Intake

Every 100 Hours or Annually¹

●Clean low-proﬁle air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake

●Change oil. Lubrication System

●Clean cooling areas. Air Cleaner/Intake

●Replace spark plug and set gap. Electrical System

Every 200 Hours²

●Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. Reassembly

Every 200 Hours

●Replace Quad-Clean™air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake

Every 300 Hours

●Replace low-proﬁle air cleaner element. Air Cleaner/Intake

●Check fuel ﬁlters (tank outlet ﬁlter and in-line ﬁlter) clean or replace if needed (if

equipped). Fuel System

1Perform these procedures more frequently under severe, dusty, dirty conditions.

2Have a Kohler authorized dealer perform this service.

REPAIRS/SERVICE PARTS

Kohler genuine service parts can be purchased from Kohler authorized dealers. To ﬁnd a local Kohler authorized

dealer visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).

Maintenance

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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend use of Kohler oils for best performance.

Other high-quality detergent oils (including synthetic)

of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SJ

or higher are acceptable. Select viscosity based on

air temperature at time of operation as shown in table

below.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

WARNING

Explosive Fuel can cause ﬁres and severe

burns.

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.

Fuel must meet these requirements:

●Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

●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.

●Do not add oil to gasoline.

●Do not overﬁll fuel tank.

●Do not use gasoline older than 30 days.

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).

2. 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.

3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.

4. Store engine in a clean, dry place.

Speciﬁcations

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CH260/CH270 Engine Dimensions

Dimensions in millimeters.