Kohler Courage SH265 User Manual

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Oil Disposal

Protect and respect the environment. Dispose of oil

at your local recycling center or municipal collection

location in accordance with local ordinances.

Change Oil

See Figures

, and

For a new engine, change oil after the first 5 hours of

operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 100 hours

of operation.
For an overhauled engine, use Kohler 10W-30 service

class SJ or higher oil for the first 5 hours of operation.

Change the oil after this initial run-in period. Refill

with service class SJ or higher oil as specified in

Oil

Type.

Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The

oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.

Make sure the engine is level when filling, checking,

or changing the oil.
Change the oil as follows:
1. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the engine, clean

the area around the dipstick/oil fill plug (F)

before removing it. See Figure

2. Remove the oil drain plug (E) and the dipstick/

oil fill plug (F). Allow ample time for complete

drainage. See Figure

3. Reinstall the drain plug (E) and tighten to 17.6

N·m (13 ft. lb.). See Figure

4. Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type,

up to the point of overflowing the filler neck.

(Refer to

Oil Type

). Always check the level before

adding more oil.

5. Reinstall the dipstick/oil fill plug (A) and gasket

(B), and tighten securely. See Figures 2 and 3.

NOTE:

Over-tightening the dipstick/oil fill plug (A)

will distort the gasket (C) and may cause oil

weeping. See Figure

Oil Sentry™

Some engines are equipped with an optional Oil

Sentry™ switch. This switch is designed to prevent

the engine from being started in a low-oil or no-oil

condition. The Oil Sentry™ may not shut down

a running engine before damage occurs. In some

applications this switch may activate a warning signal.
NOTE:

Check the oil level BEFORE EACH USE and

maintain to the correct level. This includes

engines equipped with Oil Sentry™.

Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner

Element

See Figure

These engines are equipped with a replaceable,

high-density paper air cleaner element (F). Some

engines are also equipped with a pre-oiled, foam

precleaner (D), which surrounds the paper element.

Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the

engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around

the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check

for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or

damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE:

Operating the engine with loose or

damaged air cleaner components could

allow unfiltered air into the engine, causing

premature wear and failure.

Service Precleaner (If Equipped)
See Figure

Wash or replace the precleaner every 50 hours of

operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty

conditions).
1. Remove the top wing nut (A) and air cleaner

cover (B).

2. Remove the wing nut (C) (some models) and

special washer (E).

3. Remove the precleaner (D) from the paper

element (F).

4. Wash the precleaner (D) in warm water with

detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until

all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out

excess water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner

to air dry. Do not oil precleaner.

5. Reinstall the precleaner (D) over the paper

element (F).

6. Slide the precleaner (D) and paper element (F)

onto the air cleaner stud (G). Secure with special

washer (E) and wing nut (C) (some models).

7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover (B) and secure with

wing nut (A).

Service Air Cleaner Element
See Figure

Yearly or 100 hours (which ever comes first) of

operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty

conditions), replace the paper element.
1. Remove the top wing nut (A) and air cleaner

cover (B). Remove the wing nut (C) (some

models) and special washer (E).

2. Separate the precleaner (D) from the element (F)

and service as outlined in Service Precleaner.

NOTE:

Do not wash the paper element (F) or use

pressurized air, as this will damage the

element. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

element with a genuine Kohler element.

Handle new elements carefully; do not use if

the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.

3. When servicing the air cleaner, check the air

cleaner base (H). Make sure it is secured and not

bent or damaged. Check the air cleaner cover/

housing (B) for damage or improper fit. Replace

all bent or damaged air cleaner components.