Little Wonder 8271, 8221 manual Maintenance Schedule, Frequency Maintenance Required

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a.Gasoline/Alcohol blends: Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.

b.Gasoline/Ether blends: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.

Maintenance Schedule:

2.Fuel Warnings: Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well- ventilated, unoccupied buildings, a way from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.

a.To minimize gum deposits in fuel system and to insure easy starting, do not use gasoline left over from the previous season.

b.Do not add oil to the gasoline.

c.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

d.Filler neck should not contain fuel.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

 

 

 

• Fill the fuel tank

 

• Check the engine oil level and fill, if needed,

 

to the proper level

 

• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose,

 

or damaged parts

 

• Check the air intake and cooling areas for debris

Daily or Before Starting the Engine

and clean as necessary

• Check the operation of the safety switch

 

 

• Check for excessive vibration, loose, or damaged parts

 

on the unit

 

• Inspect and clean the Hose and Discharge Nozzle

 

of clogging debris

 

• Inspect the condition of all warning labels and replace

 

if necessary

 

 

 

• Inspect for excessive vibration, loose, or damaged

Every 5 hours of Usage

parts on the unit

• Check the engine oil level and fill, if needed, to the proper

 

 

level

 

 

 

• Change the engine oil as instructed in this manual

Every 100 hours of Usage

• Remove the cooling shrouds of the engine and

 

clean the cooling areas of dust, dirt, or debris

 

 

 

• Change the engine oil filter as instructed in

Every 200 hours of Usage

this manual

 

• Check the engine spark plugs condition and gap

 

 

Every 250 hours of Usage

• Service the engine’s Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner, including

replacing the Main Element, as instructed in this manual

 

 

 

Every 500 hours of Usage

• Service the engine’s Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner, including

replacing the Inner Element, as instructed in this manual

 

 

 

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See the Kohler Engine Owner’s Manual for additional required maintenance.

 

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Contents Little Wonder Shredding Table of Contents Safety and Warnings General Safety Rules Wear gloves to protect your handsEngine/ Fuel Warnings Don’ts Engine/ Fuel Warnings Do’sAssembly Instructions Hose Assembly Figure #1Mounting the Shredding TruckLoader Frame Figure #2 Figure #3 Attaching the Hose Assembly to the Inlet Assembly Figure #5 Changing the direction of the Discharge Chute Figure #4Connecting the Battery Adding Oil to the EngineFilling the Gas Tank Operation Engine Oil and Fuel TransportationRe-filling the Gas Tank Preparing the TruckLoader Unit for TransportationMaintenance Schedule Frequency Maintenance RequiredMaintenance Removing and Replacing the Fan and Talon Ring Figure #7Liner Replacement Figure #7 Oil and Filter ChangeHeavy-Duty Air Cleaner Spark PlugStorage Intake Hose and Discharge ViewPreparing for Long-Term Two Months or More Storage Base Unit View Model #8221 & 8271 Part Numbers Painted Transition Discharge TubeFlapper Retainer Year limited Service & Warranty policy Phone 877-596-6337 FAXFor Shredding TruckLoader

8221, 8271 specifications

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