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General Maintenance
Fuel
Use unleaded gasoline only with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher. The gasoline
must not have more than 10% ethanol.
WARNING!
Gasoline is extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Negligence or
improper care can cause fire leading to serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
E15, E20, and E85 are not approved for use by Kohler and should
not be used.
NOTICE: DO NOT
use gasoline older than 30 days or gas that is mixed
with oil. Old, stale, or contaminated fuel will adversely affect your engine.
Cleaning
ALWAYS
clean up any gas or oil spills immediately and remove any rags or
other materials that could create a potential fire hazard before starting the compressor.
Use a cloth or brush to remove dirt and debris from the compressor unit.
CAUTION:
NEVER
use flammable solvents to clean the engine or
compressor.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
use a vacuum to clean the compressor. The debris
around the engine and compressor may contain flammable compounds from
spilled oil or gasoline that can ignite.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
clean the interior of the compressor while it is hot.
Allow it to cool before cleaning to avoid burns.
Keep the air inlet screens on the engine and compressor free of dirt or debris to ensure
proper cooling.
At least monthly, remove the blower housing on the engine and clean the chaff and dirt
out of the engine cooling fins and fly wheel. At this time it is also important to clean the
oil cooler for compressor unit.
NOTICE:
More frequent cleanings may be necessary and depend on operating
environment.
NOTICE:
Failure to keep these areas clean may cause overheating and
permanent damage to the unit.
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