WARNING

Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death.

Disconnect and ground spark plug leads before servicing.

Safety Precautions (Cont.)

WARNING

Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death.

Do not operate engine in closed or confined area.

WARNING

Explosive Gas can cause fires and severe acid burns.

Charge battery only in a well ventilated area. Keep sources of ignition away.

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 spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery.

Lethal Exhaust Gases! Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine in a closed building or confined area.

Explosive Gas!

Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged. To prevent a fire or explosion, charge batteries only in well ventilated areas. Keep sparks, open flames, and other sources of ignition away from the battery at all times. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Remove all jewelry when servicing batteries.

Before disconnecting the negative

(–)ground cable, make sure all switches are OFF. If ON, a spark will occur at the ground cable terminal which could cause an explosion if hydrogen gas or gasoline vapors are present.

Congratulations – You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life strength and on-the-job durability into each engine...making a Kohler engine dependable...dependability you can count on. Here are some reasons why:

•Efficient overhead valve design and full pressure lubrication provide maximum power, torque, and reliability under all operating conditions.

•Dependable, maintenance free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time after time.

•Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas like the dipstick, oil fill, air cleaner, and spark plugs are easily and quickly accessible.

•Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like the cylinder liner* and camshaft) are made from precision formulated cast iron. Because the cylinder liner* can be rebored, these engines can last even longer.

*CH25/26 engines have POWER-BORE™ Cylinders. These cylinders are plated with nickel-silicon to give increased power, virtually permanent cylinder life, superior oil control, and reduced exhaust emissions. These cylinders cannot be rebored.

•Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers. Service support is just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) for Sales & Service assistance.

To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.

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