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Fuel RecommendationsWARNING: Explosive Fuel!Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors canexplode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approvedcontainers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings,away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tankwhile the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuelcould ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts orsparks from ignition. Do not start the engine nearspilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.General RecommendationsPurchase gasoline in small quantities and store inclean, approved containers. A container with a capacityof 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout isrecommended. Such a container is easier to handleand helps eliminate spillage during refueling.Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season,to minimize gum deposits in your fuel system and toensure easy starting.Do not add oil to the gasoline.Do not overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for the fuel toexpand.Fuel TypeFor best results use only clean, fresh, unleadedgasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 orhigher. In countries using the Research method, itshould be 90 octane minimum.Unleaded gasoline is recommended as it leaves lesscombustion chamber deposits. Leaded gasoline maybe used in areas where unleaded is not available andexhaust emissions are not regulated. Be awarehowever, that the cylinder head will require morefrequent service.Gasoline/Alcohol blendsGasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleadedgasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohlerengines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are notapproved.Gasoline/Ether blendsMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleadedgasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE byvolume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines.Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.Engine Identification NumbersWhen ordering parts, or in any communicationinvolving an engine, always give the Model,Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine.The engine identification numbers appear on a decalaffixed to the engine shrouding. Include letter suffixes,if there are any.Record your engine identification numbers on theidentification label (Figure 4) for future reference.Engines without fuel tank.IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATIONTHIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA AND CA 2005AND LATER AND EC STAGE II (SN:4) EMISSIONREGS FOR SI SMALL OFF–ROAD ENGINESFAMILYTYPE APPDISPL. (CC)MODEL NO.N11236SPEC. NO.SERIAL NO.BUILD DATEOEM PROD. NO.EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:EPA:CARB:CERTIFIED ON:REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS1-800-544-2444 www.kohlerengines.comKOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USAEngines with fuel tank supplied.IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATIONTHIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA 2005, CA 2006 EXH/EVP AND EC STAGE II (SN:4) EMISSION REGS FORSI SMALL OFF–ROAD ENGINESFAMILYTYPE APPDISPL. (CC)MODEL NO.N11236SPEC. NO.SERIAL NO.BUILD DATEOEM PROD. NO.EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:EPA:CARB:CERTIFIED ON:REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS1-800-544-2444 www.kohlerengines.comKOHLER CO. KOHLER, WISCONSIN USAFigure 4. Engine Identification Label.The Emission Compliance Period referred to on theEmission Control or Air Index label indicates thenumber of operating hours for which the engine hasbeen shown to meet Federal and CARB emissionrequirements. The following table provides the EngineCompliance Period (in hours) associated with thecategory descriptor found on the certification label.5