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SH255, SH265 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Refer to operating instruction of equipment that this engine powers. Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service. Warranty coverage as outlined in the warranty card and on KohlerEngines.com.
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Safety Precautions WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage. CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage. NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information. WARNING WARNING WARNING...
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Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Paper Element Wing Nut Base Cover Dual-Element Low-Profi le Air Precleaner Foam Element Air Cleaner Cleaner Screw Muffl er Shield Spark Plug Oil Drain Plug On/Off Switch Retractable Oil Fill Plug Dipstick (if equipped) Starter Debris Screen Starter Handle Fuel Shut-Off Choke Control...
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(1219 meters) or above, a high altitude equipped). carburetor kit is required. To obtain high altitude carburetor kit information or to fi nd a Kohler 2. Turn engine on/off switch to ON position (if authorized dealer, visit KohlerEngines.com or equipped).
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Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual; however, warranty repairs must be performed by a Kohler authorized dealer found at KohlerEngines.com or 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada). Maintenance Schedule After fi...
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3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overfl owing Fuel must meet these requirements: fi ller neck. ● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. 4. Reinstall dipstick or oil fi ll plug and tighten ● Octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2 or higher. securely.
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Replace all bent or damaged To fi nd a Kohler authorized dealer visit components. KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. and Canada). NOTE: Paper element cannot be blown out with compressed air.
Exhaust Emission Control System for models SH255, SH265 is EM for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe. Any and all horsepower (hp) references by Kohler are Certifi ed Power Ratings and per SAE J1940 & J1995 hp standards. Details on Certifi ed Power Ratings can be found at KohlerEngines.com.
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