Engine Maintenance
Identifying the Engine
Use the following graphic to identify the engine you have and proceed to the section listed below for service
(Figure
43).
1. Kawasaki engine
•
For Kawasaki engine maintenance, refer to
•
For Kohler engine maintenance, refer to
Engine Safety
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Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces.
Servicing a Kawasaki
Engine
This section is only for machines with Kawasaki
engines. If your engine looks like the one shown in
Figure
44, you have a Kawasaki engine.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual
for additional maintenance procedures.
Figure 43
2. Kohler engine
Servicing a Kawasaki
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Engine (page
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