User manual KOHLER K482 SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual. 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. 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. [. . . ] Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the new filter. Fill the crankcase with new oil, of the proper type, to the F mark on the dipstick. Stop the engine, allow a minute for the oil to drain down, and recheck the level on the dipstick. Make sure oil level is up to but not over the F mark on the dipstick. Filter Minder Figure 8. Service Weekly and every 150 hours: Check filter minder (if equipped), Perform inspection of the paper element and inlet screen area. Annually or every 300 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions), replace the paper element and check the inner element. Unhook the two retaining clips on each end and remove the end caps from the air cleaner housing. See Figure 1. Service Oil Cooler Some engines are equipped with an optional oil cooler. Inspect and clean oil cooler every 100 hours of operation (more frequently under severe conditions). After cleaning, reinstall the oil cooler to the blower housing with the mounting hardware. 9 2. Pull the air cleaner paper element out of the housing on opposite side. A high pressure fuel line runs between the high pressure pump and the injectors. This special fuel line, capable of withstanding the high pressure of the EFI fuel system and meets SAE R9 specifications. If fuel line must be replaced, see your Kohler Engine Service Center. Battery Charging Follow all the battery warnings and safety guidelines and procedures provided by the battery manufacturer and equipment manufacturer. Jump Starting Follow all safety guidelines and procedures provided by the battery manufacturer and/or original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Failure to follow proper procedures may result in serious personal injury and/or non-warrantable damage to the engine's Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) components. 11 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System The EFI system is a complete, electronicallycontrolled, fuel management system, designed to deliver a precisely controlled fuel flow under all operating conditions. The electronic control unit (ECU), the brain of the system, automatically adjusts fuel delivery and ignition timing based upon load, speed, operating temperature, and exhaust emission levels. If it detects a problem or fault within the system, it will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (if so equipped). This is a signal that normal, programmed operation has been affected, and service by an authorized Kohler Engine Service Center is required. In most cases a MIL light may be added to an engine, see Parts Ordering. Troubleshooting If the MIL comes on, or the engine becomes hard to start, runs roughly, or stalls at low idle speed, initial checks should be made in the following areas: · Check that the fuel tank is filled with clean, fresh gasoline, and shut-off valve (if so equipped) is opened completely. · Check that the fuel tank vent cap is not blocked and it is operating properly (non-California models). · Check that the air cleaner element and precleaner are clean and all components are properly secured. [. . . ] MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE Small off-road engines and Class 1 LSI engines are warranted for three years in California and other states. If any emission related part on the engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kohler Co. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES (a) The engine owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the owner's manual. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the engine, but Kohler Co. [. . . ]