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COURAGE XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7
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XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT OWNER'S MANUAL
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XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 CIGÜEÑAL VERTICAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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XT-6, XT-7, XTR-7 VILEBREQUIN VERTICAL MANUEL DE PROPRIÉTAIRE
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions .........................................2-3 Angle of Operation ............................................9 Overheating ...................................................9 Oil Recommendations.......................................5 Carburetor..........................................................9 Oil Type.......................................................... 5 Fuel Recommendations....................................5 Maintenance....................
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Safety Precautions WARNING WARNING WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns. Carbon Monoxide can cause and severe burns. severe nausea, fainting or death. Do not touch engine while operating Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and engine is hot or running. never run the engine in a closed Explosive Fuel! Hot Parts! Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine components can get extremely Engine exhaust gases contain its vapors can explode if ignited. Store hot from operation. To prevent severe poisonous ca
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Kohler Courage XT Series engine. Top-notch performance is built into this tough, reliable, quality-manufactured Kohler engine — made by the company world renowned for "Relentless Power and Legendary Performance." Here are some of the innovative features of your Courage XT engine: • cleaner emissions. • • under high-load conditions helps extend engine life. • • Every engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and de
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J J S S E E C C I I V V Primer Bulb Retractable Engine (If Equipped) Starter ID Label Fuel Cap Handle (Example) Dipstick Fuel Tank Engine ID Label (Example) Air Cleaner Fuel Valve Figure 1. Courage XT-7, Vertical Shaft Engine. Oil Recommendations Fuel Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the engine WARNING: Explosive Fuel! is extremely important, as is daily checking of oil level and changing oil regularly. Failure to use the if ignited. Store gasoline only in app
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Gasoline/Ether Blends Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. Label locations. Fuel Line These engines use Low Permeation SAE 30 R7 rated Standard fuel line may not be used. Order replacement hose (Kohler part number 25 111 40-S) through a Kohler authorized service center. Fuel Shut-off Valve (If Equipped) Turn to ON towards the engine. To turn OFF Figure 6. Air Cleane
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Serial Number Operating Instructions The serial number is etched into the engine block, In addition to these instructions, also read the instructions directly below the fuel tank. When ordering parts, of equipment this engine powers. or in any communication, always provide model, Pre-Start Checklist Fuel Tank 3. Check cooling areas, air intake areas, and external surfaces of engine. Make sure they are clean and unobstructed. shrouds, equipment covers, and guards are in place a
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Electric Start (XTR-7 Only) ON position (if Primer Bulb ON position (if equipped). Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. 3. Start the engine by activating key switch; release as soon as engine starts. NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for does not start, wait 30 seconds before Figure 10. Primer Bulb. guidelines may damage or overheat the starter motor. Cold Engine: Start as follows manufacturer's recommended operating speed (if P
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Shutdown Engine Carburetor To shutdown the engine, turn ignition switch to OFF The carburetor is designed to deliver the correct fuel-to-air mixture to the engine under all operating OFF conditions. It has been calibrated at the factory and is not adjustable. NOTE: If the engine is equipped with an optional blade-brake clutch (BBC), the blade can be NOTE: To ensure correct engine operation at For further information, refer to operating be necessary to have a Kohler Authorized inst
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Maintenance Instructions Frequency Maintenance Required After First 3-5 Hours of Operation Change oil Fill fuel tank Daily or Before Starting Engine Check oil level. Check air intake and cooling areas; clean as necessary¹ Service or replace precleaner element (if equipped)¹ Yearly or Every 25 Hours Yearly or Every 50 Hours Change oil Replace spark plug and set gap Yearly or Every 100 hours Adjust valves Clean combustion chamber Figure 12. Maintenance Table. ¹Perform these maintenance pro
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NOTE: Oil will drain easier and more quickly if the Oil Change dipstick is removed. Oil can be changed by either draining it from the 3. Apply thread sealant around three full threads dipstick tube, or from the optional drain plug. Change of the drain plug, and reinstall the drain plug; torque to 13.6 N·m (120 in. lb.). of operation. Change oil while engine is still warm, Air Cleaner System Drain Oil from Dipstick Tube This engine is equipped with either a replaceable, high 1. T
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Cooling Areas To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, the base clean. are kept clean at all times. precleaner (if equipped). NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass 7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and tighten the cause engine damage due to overheating. knob securely. Spark Plug Kohler parts. Yearly or every 100 hours of operation, remove the spark plug, check its condition and reset the gap or Foam Air Filter replace with a new plug as necessary. The s
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Ignition Parts Ordering This engine is equipped with a dependable maintenance-free ignition system. Other than are required when ordering replacement parts periodically checking/replacing the spark plug, from your Kohler Authorized Service Center. These no 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 Always insist on genuine Kohler replacement parts, as Kohler Authorized
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM Will Knocks Consumes POSSIBLE Not Hard Stops Lacks Operates or or Engine Excess Engine CAUSE Start Starting Suddenly Power Erratically Pings Overheats Fuel Smokes No Fuel Engine Flooded Fuel Valve Closed Faulty Spark Plug Engine Runs Rich Air Cleaner Blocked Debris in Fuel Line Cooling Areas Blocked Incorrect Oil Level Engine Overloaded Wrong Fuel Discharged Battery Blown fuse Figure 21. Troubleshooting Table. instructions. Fill the tank with fresh gasoline
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COURAGE ENGINE LIMITED WARRANTY ® Kohler Co. warrants to the original retail consumer that each new COURAGE engine sold by Kohler Co. will ® be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal residential homeowner service for 1 Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals. If used commercially the COURAGE engine is covered by a 90-day ® limited warranty. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the original retail consumer or commercial end user. “Residential
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KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines must be designed, built and equipped, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The engine must be free from two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultima
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Listed below are the parts covered by the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty. Some of point for that part. The warranted parts include the following if they were present in the engine purchased: • Oxygen sensor (if equipped) • Ignition module(s) with high tension lead • Intake manifold (if equipped) • Gaseous fuel regulator (if equipped) • Exhaust manifold (if equipped) • Electronic control unit (if equipped) • • Carburetor or fuel injection system (if equipped) • •
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FORM NO.: 14 590 02 ISSUED: 1/09 REVISED: FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMATION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044
