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Engine Oil
Checking, Adding and Changing Oil
Check the engine oil level (A) daily with saw fully lowered and
the engine level. See the enclosed Kohler manual for more
details.
Use SAE 10W-30 viscosity detergent automotive type with API
service class SE or higher grade oil.
Note:
Engine holds approximately 2 quart (1.9 liter) when
changing oil and oil filter.
Changing the Oil
Change oil after the first 5 to 8 hours of use.
Thereafter every 50 hours.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
Fuel filter
Inspect the fuel filter (F) every 50 hours. Replace the fuel filter
annually.
The oil drain hose (B) is located at the front of the saw by the
battery.
1. With the engine OFF but still warm, pull the hose (B) down,
remove the brass cap and place the end of the hose in a pan.
2. On the bottom and front of the engine is the oil drain valve
(C). Turn the handle until it is in line with hose which opens the
flow of oil.
3. Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh,
clean oil.
4. Screw filter (D) on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter
adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
5. Close the oil drain valve.
4. Replace the brass cap on the oil drain hose.
5. Fill the engine at the oil fill cap (E) to the “F” mark on the
dipstick (A) with 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of oil.
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NOTICE
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of
used oil properly. Do not discard with household
waste. Check with your local authorities, service
center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility
.
ADDITIONAL ENGINE INFORMATION
Please see the Kohler Operator’s Manual for additional infor
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mation about servicing the engine.
The manual also has specific information about specifications,
tune-up parts, engine warranty, emission compliance, etc.
Air filter
The air cleaner assembly (G) is a canister style that can be
accessed from the rear access panel of the saw. The outer air
cleaner element should be replaced every 50 hours. Refer to
the supplied engine manual and the “Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner”
for additional information.
Transmission oil
Check the transmission oil level daily. The transmission is ac-
cessible from the rear access panel of the saw. The oil reser-
voir (H) located on the top of the transmission has an oil level
line 1/8” (3 mm) from the bottom of the reservoir to indicate the
proper fluid level when cold. Use hydraulic oil 20W with viscos
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ity of 68 Mobil DTE 26 or equivalent.
Transmission neutral
With the saw transmission neutral light illuminated, the saw
should fully stop and not creep or move. To adjust the trans-
mission neutral position, open the rear access panel. In the
lower right hand side, turn the transmission adjustment knob
(I) until the saw stops completely with the transmission neutral
light illuminated.
D
E
G
H
B
C
The engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch that illu-
minates a light on on the instrument panel if the oil pressure
is to low.
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure light il-
luminates on the intrument panel or engine damage could
occur
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