FUEL HANDLING
WARNING
Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of injury and property damage:
-Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
-Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
-Use only approved gasoline containers.
-Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool a minimum of 3 minutes before refueling.
-Never fuel the machine indoors.
-Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.
-Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
-Remove the 4000 from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel the equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
-Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
-If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
-Never overfill fuel tank. Always wipe off any spilled fuel or oil. Replace fuel cap and tighten
PROPER FUEL
The Kohler engine is certified to operate on automotive un- leaded gasoline with a pump octane rating (M+R) of 87 or higher. Fuel tank capacity is 4.5 gallon (17 liters).
Refuel in a
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
Use of fuels with an ethanol content of more than 10% (E10) may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system, as well as posing a fire hazard.
Do not use fuel that is older than 30 days. Old fuel can cause running problems as well as fuel system damage.
The engine will not operate on gasoline marketed as E-85 (85% ethanol)
OIL HANDLING
NOTICE
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose
of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility.
ENGINE OIL
Oil Recommendation
The engine holds approximately 2 quart (1.9 liter) when chang- ing oil.
-Use a
-Do not use special additives.
-Choose a viscosity according to the table below.
Please read the enclosed Kohler Operator’s Manual for com- plete oil information.
HYDROSTATIC TRANS OIL
Mobil DTE 26 hydraulic oil or equivalent (20W with viscosity of 68)
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