Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto CS Series del fabbricante Kohler
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C OMMAND P RO CS S ERIES 4-12.75 HP H ORIZONT AL C RANKSHAFT O WNER ' S M ANUAL.
2 Safety Precautions T o ensure 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 .
3 Safety Precautions (Cont.) Accidental S tart s can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and ground spark plug lead before servicing. W ARNING Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Do not operate engine in closed or confined area.
4 Figure 1. Location of Controls and Service Point s on CS Engines. Oil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly . Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, causes premature engine wear and failure.
5 Engine Identification Numbers When ordering parts, or in any communication involving an engine, always give the Model, Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine. The engine identification numbers appear on a decal (or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding.
6 Operating Instructions Also read the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers. Pre-Start Checklist NOTE: This engine has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil, otherwise it will not start. • Check oil level. Add oil if low .
7 W ARNING: 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 .
8 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. W arranty rep airs must be performed by an authorized Kohler service outlet.
9 N O TE : If the engine stalls or does not start, turn the engine switch to ‘‘ on ’’ position and then pull the recoil starter or attempt to st art engine. If the oil warning light flickers for a few seconds, the engine oil is insufficient. Add oil and restart.
10 Reduction Systems 2:1 Reduction Systems All 2:1 reduction systems are lubricated by the crankcase oil of the engine through special openings in the closure plate. No special maintenance or service is necessary . Check and maintain the oil level as outlined on pages 8 and 9.
11 On Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Systems: Remove and clean the lower dirt/swirl chamber . Make sure the openings near the base of chamber and in the air cleaner cover/housing, are not blocked or restricted. See Figure 13. 4. Position the paper element on base and secure with wing nut, then install the precleaner over the element.
12 Check Spark Plug Annually or every 100 hours of operation, remove the spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap or replace with new plug as necessary . The original plug is an NGK BPR4ES. The Champion ® equivalent of that NGK plug is RN14YC. The service replacement is Champion ® RC14YC (Kohler part No.
13 Figure 15. Fuel T ank Filter A serviceable fuel tank filter is located under the fuel tank cap, in the filler neck. Daily or as required clean filter of any accumulation as follows: 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter . 2. Clean the filter with solvent, replace if damaged.
14 Idle Fuel Needle Idle Speed Screw Muffler Screen and Spark Arrestor CS8.5,CS10,CS12 CAUTION! The engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run. A void touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot, with any part of your body or clothing.
15 T roubleshooting When troubles occur , be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by an empty fuel t ank. Some common causes of engine troubles are listed in the following table.
16 Storage If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: 1. Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine. 2. Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation. See “Change Oil” on page 9.
17 LIMITED 2 YEAR COMMAND ENGINE W ARRANTY Kohler Co. warrants to the original consumer that each new COMMAND engine sold by Kohler Co. 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.
18 KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED W ARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems W arranty on your s ma ll o f f -r oa d equipment engine .
19 LIMIT A TIONS This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following: ( a ) repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, improper maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Kohler Co.
FOR SALES AND SERVICE INFORMA TION IN U.S. AND CANADA, CALL 1-800-544-2444 www .kohlerengines.com ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044 FORM NO.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Kohler CS Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Kohler CS Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Kohler CS Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Kohler CS Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Kohler CS Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Kohler CS Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Kohler CS Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Kohler CS Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
