Kohler SNOWPRO WH208 Manual de usuario

Owner'sManual

Horizontal CranksHaft

SNOWPRO

WH208

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To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.

Symbols Associated With This Product

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Manual

Prime

Stop

Choke

Slow

Fast

Fuel

Oil

Alert

Stop

Safety Precautions

For Your Safety!

These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injury

to yourself and others.

To ensure safe operation 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.

WARNING

Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or

substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.

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.

STOP

Run

California

Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Electrical Shock!

Use only a 3-wire extension cord and

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

outlet. Plug into the engine rst then the

wall outlet. Aer starting, remove cord

from wall outlet rst, then remove from

the electric starter.

WARNING

Electrical Shock can cause severe

injury or death.

Use only a 3 wire extension cord with

aGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter

(GFCI)outlet.

WARNING

Explosive Fuel can cause res and

severe burns.

Donotllthefueltankwhilethe

engine is hot or running.

Explosive Fuel!

Gasoline is extremely ammable and

its vapors can explode if ignited. Store

gasoline only in approved containers, in

well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,

away from sparks or ames. Do not ll

the fuel tank while the engine is hot or

running, since spilled fuel could ignite

if it comes in contact with hot parts

or sparks from ignition. Do not start

the engine near spilled fuel. Never use

gasoline as a cleaning agent.

Carbon Monoxide can cause severe

nausea, fainting or death.

Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and

never run the engine in a closed

buildingorconnedarea.

Lethal Exhaust Gases!

Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous

carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is

odorless, colorless, and can cause death if

inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes,

and never run the engine in a closed

building or conned area.

WARNING

Hot Parts!

Engine components can get extremely hot

from operation. To prevent severe burns,

do not touch these areas while the engine

is running, or immediately aer it is

turned o. Never operate the engine with

heat shields or guards removed.

Hot Parts can cause severe burns.

Do not touch engine while operating

orjustaerstopping.

WARNING

Accidental Starts can cause severe

injury or death.

Disconnect and ground spark plug

leads before servicing.

WARNING

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 (-) baery cable

from baery.

Rotating Parts can cause severe

injury.

Stayawaywhileengineisin

operation.

WARNING

Rotating Parts!

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away

from all moving parts to prevent injury.

Never operate the engine with covers,

shrouds, or guards removed.

Mufer

Primer Bulb Fuel

Tank

Cap

Emergency

Stop/Run

Key

Starter

Handle

Throttle

Control

Electric

Start

Receptacle

(Optional)

Retractable

Starter

Fuel

Shut-Off

Choke

Control

Starter

Button

(Optional)

Electric

Starter

(Optional)

Oil

Drain

Plug

Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

Serial and

Data Label

Spark

Plug

Figure 1. Control and Service Point Locations.

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION

THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2, EC

STAGE II (SN:3) AND CA 2008 AND LATER

EXH EMISSION REGS FOR SI SORE

FAMILY

TYPE APP

DISPL. (CC)

SPEC. NO.

SERIAL NO.

BUILD DATE

EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:

EPA: CARB:

CERTIFIED ON:

REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,

SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS.

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SAMPLE

Figure 2. Serial and Data Label (Example).

TheEmissionCompliancePeriodreferredtoonthe

EmissionControlorAirIndexlabelindicatesthe

number of operating hours for which the engine has

beenshowntomeetFederalandCARBemission

requirements. The following table provides the Engine

CompliancePeriod(inhours)associatedwiththe

categorydescriptorfoundonthecerticationlabel.

Emission Compliance Period (Hours)

EPA Category C

125 hours

CARB Moderate

125 hours

Refer to serial and data label for engine displacement.

ExhaustEmissionControlSystemformodelWH208is

EMforU.S.EPAandEurope.

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 Type

UsehighqualitydetergentoilofAPI(American

PetroleumInstitute)serviceclassSJorhigher.Select

the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time

of operation as shown in the following table.

5W-30

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F -20 0 20 32 40 6050 80 100

°C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

10W-30

Kohler 10W-30

SAE 30

Figure 3. Oil Viscosity Grades Table.

Refer to Maintenance Instructions for detailed oil

check and oil change procedures.

Fuel Recommendations

WARNING

Explosive Fuel can cause res

and severe burns.

Donotllthefueltankwhilethe

engine is hot or running.

Gasoline is extremely ammable and its vapors can explode

if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in

well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or

ames. Do not ll the fuel tank while the engine is hot or

running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact

with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the

engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning

agent.

General Recommendations

Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store

in clean, approved containers. A container with a

capacityof2gallonsorlesswithapouringspoutis

recommended.Suchacontaineriseasiertohandleand

helps eliminate spillage during refueling.

Donotusegasolineleoverfromthepreviousseason,

to minimize gum deposits in your fuel system and to

ensure easy starting.

Do not add oil to the gasoline.

Donotoverllthefueltank.Leaveroomforthefuelto

expand.Donotllabovethebaseofthellerneck.

Fuel Type

For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline

withapumpstickeroctaneratingof87orhigher.In

countries using the Research method, it should be 90

octane minimum.

Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves

less combustion chamber deposits and reduces

harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not

recommended.

Gasoline/Alcohol blends

Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded

gasolinebyvolume)isapprovedasafuelforKohler

engines.Othergasoline/alcoholblendsincludingE20

andE85arenottobeusedandarenotapproved.Any

failures resulting from use of these fuels will not be

warranted.

Gasoline/Ether blends

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleaded

gasolineblends(uptoamaximumof15%MTBEby

volume)areapprovedasafuelforKohlerengine.

Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. Any

failures resulting from use of these fuels will not be

warranted.

Operating Instructions

Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this

engine powers.

Pre-Start Checklist

 • Checkoillevel.Addoiliflow.Donotoverll.

NOTE: Engines are shipped without oil. Do not start

engine with no or low oil. This will cause

damage to the engine and will not be covered

under warranty.

 • Checkfuellevel.Addfueliflow.

 • Checkcoolingairintakeareasandexternal

surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean and

unobstructed.

 • Checkthatallshrouds,equipmentcovers,and

guards are in place and securely fastened.

 • Checkthatanyclutchesortransmissionsare

disengaged or placed in neutral. This is especially

important on equipment with hydrostatic drive.

Theshilevermustbeexactlyinneutralto

prevent resistance which could keep the engine

from starting.

WARNING

Carbon Monoxide can cause severe

nausea, fainting or death.

Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and

never run the engine in a closed

buildingorconnedarea.

Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death

if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the

engine in a closed building or conned area.

Starting

 1. Turnthefuelshut-ovalvetotheON position.

SeeFigure4.

Fuel

Shut-Off

Valve

Figure 4. ON Position of Fuel Shut-Off Valve.

 2. For a Cold Engine – Placethethrolecontrol

to the FASTpositions.SeeFigure5.Pullthe

choke control into the CHOKE/ONposition.See

Figure 6.

For a Warm Engine (normal operating

temperatures) –Placethethrolecontroltothe

FASTposition.SeeFigure5.Awarmengine

usually does not require the choke on.

Throttle

Control

SLOW

FAST

STOP

Figure 5. FAST Position of Throttle Control.

NOTE: The choke position for starting may vary

depending upon temperature and other

factors. Once engine is running and warm

move the choke control to the RUN/OFF

position.SeeFigure10.

CHOKE/ON

Choke

Control

RUN/OFF

Figure 6. CHOKE/ON Position of Choke Control.

 3. Placengerorthumboncenterofprimerbulb.

Pushtheprimerbulbthreetimes.SeeFigure7.

NOTE: Itisusuallynotnecessarytoprimeawarm

engine.

Primer

Bulb

Figure 7. Pushing Primer Bulb.

 4. Starttheengineasfollows:

For Retractable Start –SLOWLYpullthestarter

handleuntiljustpastcompression–STOP!Return

starterhandle,pullrmlywithasmooth,steady

motion to start. Pull the handle straight out to

avoid excessive rope wear from the starter rope

guide.SeeFigure8.

Starter

Handle

Figure 8. Operating the Retractable Starter.

NOTE: Extend the starting rope periodically and

checkitscondition.Iftheropeisfrayed,

have it replaced immediately by your Kohler

EngineServiceCenter.

WARNING

Electrical Shock can cause severe

injury or death.

Use only a 3 wire extension cord with

aGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter

(GFCI)outlet.

Use only a 3-wire extension cord and Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. Plug into the engine rst then the

wall outlet. Aer starting, remove cord from wall outlet rst,

then remove from the electric starter.

For (Optional) Electric Start – First plug the

3-wire extension cord into the electric start

receptacleandthenintoaGroundFaultCircuit

Interrupter(GFCI)walloutlet.Pressthestarter

buon.SeeFigure9.DONOTholdthestarter

buoninformorethan10seconds.Waitonefull

minutebetweenstartaempts.Ifenginedoesnot

startaer4aemptsrefertoTroubleshooting

Chart.

Electric

Start

Receptacle

Starter

Button

Electric

Starter

Figure 9. Electric Starter, Receptacle and Starter

Button (Optional).

 5. GraduallyreturnthechokecontroltotheRUN/

OFFpositionaertheenginestartsandwarms

up.SeeFigure10.

The engine/equipment may be operated during

the warm up period, but it may be necessary

to leave the choke partially on until the engine

warms up.

CHOKE/ON

Choke

Control

RUN/OFF

Figure 10. RUN/OFF Position of Choke Control.

Normal Stopping

 1. Ifpossible,removetheload.

 2. MovethethrolecontroltotheSLOW or LOW

idle position. Allow the engine to run at idle for

30-60seconds.SeeFigure11.

 3. Turnthefuelshut-ovalvetotheOFF position.

SeeFigure13.

 4. Brushsnowoengineandequipment.

Throttle

Control

SLOW

FAST

STOP

Figure 11. STOP Position of Throttle Control.

Emergency Stopping

 1. Pulloutthestop/runkey.SeeFigure12.

Stop/Run

Key

Pull Out

to Stop

Figure 12. Emergency Stop/Run Key.

 2. Turnthefuelshut-ovalvetotheOFF position.

SeeFigure13.

OFF

Fuel

Shut-Off

Valve

Figure 13. OFF Position of Fuel Shut-Off Valve.

 3. Brushsnowoengineandequipment.

 4. Installthestop/runkeyintothekeyslot.

Operating

Angle of Operation

Continuousoperationatanglesupto20°withno

lessthan1/2fullfueltank.Checkoilleveltoassure

crankcase oil level is correct. Refer to Check Oil Level.

Intermientoperation,uptooneminuteatanglesup

to25°with1/2fullfueltank.Checkoilleveltoassure

crankcase oil level is correct. Refer to Check Oil Level.

Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment

thisenginepowers.Becauseofequipmentdesignor

application, there may be more stringent restrictions

regarding the angle of operation.

NOTE: Do not operate this engine continuously

atanglesexceeding20°inanydirection.

Enginedamagecouldresultfrominsucient

lubrication.

Cooling

NOTE: Ificebuildsupontheretractablestarter

screen or other cooling areas, stop the engine

immediately and clean. Operating the engine

with blocked or dirty air intake and cooling

areas can cause extensive damage due to

overheating. Refer to Clean Air Intake/

Cooling Areas.

WARNING

Hot Parts can cause severe burns.

Do not touch engine while operating or

justaerstopping.

Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To

prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine

is running, or immediately aer it is turned o. Never operate

the engine with heat shields or guards removed.

Engine Speed

NOTE: Donottamperwiththegovernorseing

to increase the maximum engine speed.

Overspeed is hazardous and will void the

engine warranty. The maximum allowable

highidlespeedfortheseenginesis3750RPM,

no load.

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. Warranty repairs must be performed by

an authorized Kohler Engine Service Center.

WARNING

Accidental Starts can cause severe

injury or death.

Disconnect and ground spark plug

leads before servicing.

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 (-) baery cable from baery.

Maintenance Schedule

These required maintenance procedures should be

performed at the frequency stated in the table below.

They should also be included as part of any seasonal

tune-up.

Frequency Maintenance Required

Daily or

Before Starting

Engine

Check oil level.

Fill fuel tank.

Check air intake and cooling

areas; clean as necessary.¹

Yearly

Change oil.

Clean cooling areas.

Replace spark plug, and set gap.

Replace fuel lter (if equipped).

¹Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.

Check Oil Level

The importance of checking and maintaining

the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be

overemphasized.CheckoilBEFORE EACH USE as

follows:

1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool

so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.

 2. Cleantheareaaroundandbeneaththedipstick

before removing it. This will help keep snow, ice,

andotherforeignmaeroutoftheengine.See

Figure14.

Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

Oil Fill

Tube

Figure 14. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick and Oil Fill Tube.

 3. Unscrewandremovetheoilllcap/dipstick;wipe

ooil.Reinsertthedipstickintotheoillltube

and screw in.

 4. Unscrewandremovetheoilllcap/dipstickand

check that oil level is correct. The correct oil level

is between the Fand Lmarksonthedipstick.See

Figure15.

Oil Fill

Cap

Dipstick Operating

Range

Figure 15. Correct Oil Level.

 5. Ifthelevelislow,addoilofthepropertype(refer

to Oil Type)andtothecorrectlevel.Alwayscheck

the level before adding more oil.

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 above or below

the correct operating range.

 6. Reinstalltheoilllcap/dipstickandtighten

securely.SeeFigure14.

Oil Disposal

Protect and respect the environment. Dispose of oil

at your local recycling center or municipal collection

center in accordance with local ordinances.

Change Oil

For a new engine,changeoilaertherst5 hours of

operation.Thereaer,changeoilaerevery15 hours of

operationoryearly,whichevercomesrst.

For an overhauled engine, use Kohler 5W-30 service

class,SJorhigheroilfortherst5 hours of operation.

Changetheoilaerthisinitialrun-inperiod.Rell

withserviceclassSJorhigheroilasspeciedintheOil

Viscosity Grades Table(Figure3).

Changetheoilwhiletheengineisstillwarm.The

oilwillowfreelyandcarryawaymoreimpurities.

Makesuretheengineislevelwhenlling,checking,or

changing the oil.

Changetheoilasfollows:

1. To keep snow, ice, etc., out of the engine, clean

theareaaroundtheoilllcap/dipstickbefore

removingit.SeeFigure14.

 2. Removetheoildrainplugandtheoilllcap/

dipstick. Allow ample time for complete drainage.

SeeFigures14and16.

Oil Drain Plug

Figure 16. Oil Drain Plug Location.

3. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten to

9-13.5 N·m (80-120 in. lb.).SeeFigure16.

 4. Fillthecrankcase,withnewoilofthepropertype.

Refer to Oil Type.Always check the level before

adding more oil.

 5. Reinstalltheoilllcap/dipstickandtighten

securely.SeeFigure14.

NOTE: To help protect the environment dispose

of used oil in accordance with local

ordinances.

Ignition System

This engine is equipped with a dependable electronic

magneto ignition system. Other than periodically

checking/replacing the spark plug, no maintenance

or adjustments are necessary or possible with this

system.

Intheeventstartingproblemsshouldoccurwhichare

not corrected by replacing the spark plug, see your

KohlerEngineServiceCenterfortroubleanalysis.

Check Spark Plug

Annually or every 100 hours of operation, remove

the spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap or

replace with a new plug as necessary. The original

sparkplugisaChampion®XC12YC,theKohler

equivalent is a Kohler Part No. 25 132 14-S. Equivalent

alternate brand plugs can also be used.

 1. Beforeremovingthesparkplug,cleanthearea

around the base of the plug to keep dirt and ice

out of the engine.

 2. Removetheplugandcheckitscondition.Replace

the plug if worn or reuse is questionable.

NOTE: Do not clean the spark plug in a machine

usingabrasivegrit.Somegritcould

remain in the spark plug and enter the

engine causing extensive wear and

damage.

 3. Checkthegapusingawirefeelergauge.Adjust

the gap to 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) by carefully

bendingthegroundelectrode.SeeFigure17.

 4. Reinstallthesparkplugintothecylinderhead.

Torque the spark plug to 24 N·m (18 . lb.).

Ground

Electrode

Spark Plug

0.76 mm

(0.030 in.) Gap

Wire Gauge

Figure 17. Servicing Spark Plug.

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