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OWNER'S MANUAL
COMMAND SERIES
CV11, CV12.5, CV13, CV14, CV15, CV16,
CV460, CV490
VERTICAL CRANKSHAFT
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Safety Precautions To insure safe operations 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
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Safety Precautions (Cont.) WARNING WARNING WARNING Explosive Gas can cause fires and Accidental Starts can cause severe Carbon Monoxide can cause severe acid burns. injury or death. severe nausea, fainting or death. Charge battery only in a well Disconnect and ground spark plug Do not operate engine in closed or ventilated area. Keep sources of lead before servicing. confined area. ignition away. Accidental Starts! Lethal Exhaust Gases! Explosive Gas! Disabling engine. Accidental Engine exhaust
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Engine Retractable Starter Air Cleaner Identification Plate Oil Fill/Dipstick Blower Housing Muffler Oil Filter Optional Cover Or Carburetor Oil Filter Oil Drain Plug Electric Starter Optional Fuel Pump Drain Plug Cooling Shrouds Oil Drain Plug Optional Oil Sentry Switch Or Oil Filter Drain Plug Figure 1. Typical Command Vertical Shaft Engine. Oil Recommendations A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 3. Using the proper type and w
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General Recommendations Record your engine identification numbers on the Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in identification label below (Figure 4) for future clean, approved containers. A container with a capacity reference. of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout is recommended. Such a container is easier to handle IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION and helps eliminate spillage during refueling. THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA 2004 AND CALIFORNIA 2006 AND LATER EMISSION CONTROL REGULATION
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Specifications Model: ............................................ CV11/CV12.5 ..................... CV13/CV14 ....................... CV15/CV16** .................. CV460/CV490 Bore: ............................. mm (in.) .. 87 (3.43)/87 (3.43) ............ 87 (3.43)/87 (3.43) ............ 90 (3.55)/90 (3.55) ......... 87 (3.43)/90 (3.55) Stroke:........................... mm (in.) .. 67 (2.64)/67 (2.64) ............ 67 (2.64)/67 (2.64) ............ 67 (2.64)/67 (2.64) ......... 77 (3.03)/77 (3
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WARNING: Accidental Starts! Stopping Before extending and checking retractable starter rope, 1. Remove the load by disengaging all PTO remove the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from attachments. starting accidentally. Make sure the equipment is in neutral. 2a. For engines without a shutdown solenoid: Move the throttle to the ‘‘slow‘‘ or ‘‘low’’ idle For an Electric Start Engine – Activate the position. Allow the engine to run at idle for 30-60 starter switch. Release the switch as soon as
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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 service outlet. 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 spar
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Change the oil as follows (see Figure 8): 1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil fill cap/ “F” Mark dipstick before removing it. Operating 2. Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick. Range Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage. 3. Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened to 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.) torque. Figure 7. Oil Level Dipstick. 4. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper type, to the “F” mark on the d
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Change Oil Filter Replace the oil filter at least every other oil change Air Cleaner (every 200 hours of operation). Always use a Cover genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02-S. w/Knob Replace the oil filter as follows: Foam 1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase. Precleaner 2. Remove the oil filter drain plug located at the base of the oil filter adapter (if so equipped). Allow the oil filter to drain. Wing Nut with 3. Remove the old filter and wipe off the filter Locking Material ad
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7. When replacement is necessary order genuine Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas Kohler parts. To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine CV11-CV16 CV460, CV490 are kept clean at all times. Standard 12 083 08-S - U.L. Approved 12 083 08-S - Every 100 hours of operation (more often under Extra Capacity 12 083 12-S 12 083 12-S extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling Se
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3. Check the gap using a wire feeler gauge. Adjust Walbro carburetors have a low idle speed screw and a the gap by carefully bending the ground electrode. low idle fuel adjusting needle. Nikki carburetors only See Figure 10. Gap CV11-15, CV460, and CV490 have a low idle speed screw. Certified carburetors will plugs to 1.0 mm (0.040 in.). Gap CV16 plugs to have fixed idle fuel or a limiter cap on the idle fuel 0.76 mm (0.030 in.). adjusting needle. 4. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder he
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• If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut-off valve, Set the adjusting needle midway between the rich make sure it is open. and lean settings. See Figure 12. Lean • If the engine is equipped with an in-line fuel filter, Adjust to make sure it is clean and unobstructed. Replace Midpoint the filter if necessary. • Make sure fuel is reaching the carburetor. This includes checking the fuel lines and fuel pump for Rich restrictions or faulty components, replace as necessary. • Make sure the air clea
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Storage Parts Ordering If the engine will be out of service for two months or The engine Model, Specification, and Serial Numbers more, use the following storage procedure: are required when ordering replacement parts from your Kohler Engine Service Dealer. These numbers are 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. found on the identification plate which is affixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes if there are 2. Change the oil and filter while the engine is still any. See “
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LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE WARRANTY We warrant to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044, or at a
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(c) For warranty repairs, the engine must be presented to a Kohler Co. service center as soon as a problem exists. Call 1-800-544-2444 or access our web site at: www.kohlerengines.com, for the names of the nearest service centers. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Kohler Co. at 1-920-457-4441 and ask for an Engine Service representative. COVER
