CH260-CH440 Service Manual - Kohler Engines

SafetySAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: 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.WARNINGExplosive Fuel can causefires and severe burns.Do not fill fuel tank whileengine is hot or running.Gasoline is extremely flammableand its vapors can explode ifignited. Store gasoline only inapproved containers, in wellventilated, unoccupied buildings,away from sparks or flames.Spilled fuel could ignite if it comesin contact with hot parts or sparksfrom ignition. Never use gasolineas a cleaning agent.WARNINGRotating Parts can causesevere injury.Stay away while engineis in operation.Keep hands, feet, hair, andclothing away from all movingparts to prevent injury. Neveroperate engine with covers,shrouds, or guards removed.WARNINGCarbon Monoxide cancause severe nausea,fainting or death.Avoid inhaling exhaustfumes.Engine exhaust gases containpoisonous carbon monoxide.Carbon monoxide is odorless,colorless, and can cause death ifinhaled.WARNINGAccidental Starts cancause severe injury ordeath.Disconnect and groundspark plug lead(s) beforeservicing.Before working on engine orequipment, disable engine asfollows: 1) Disconnect spark pluglead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–)battery cable from battery.WARNINGHot Parts can causesevere burns.Do not touch enginewhile operating or justafter stopping.Never operate engine with heatshields or guards removed.WARNINGCleaning Solvents cancause severe injury ordeath.Use only in wellventilated areas awayfrom ignition sources.Carburetor cleaners and solventsare extremely flammable. Followcleaner manufacturer’s warningsand instructions on its proper andsafe use. Never use gasoline as acleaning agent.CAUTIONElectrical Shock cancause injury.Do not touch wires whileengine is running.CAUTIONDamaging Crankshaftand Flywheel can causepersonal injury.Using improper procedures canlead to broken fragments. Brokenfragments could be thrown fromengine. Always observe and useprecautions and procedures wheninstalling flywheel.WARNINGUncoiling Spring cancause severe injury.Wear safety goggles orface protection whenservicing retractablestarter.Retractable starters contain apowerful, recoil spring that isunder tension. Always wear safetygoggles when servicing retractablestarters and carefully followinstructions in Retractable Starterfor relieving spring tension.2KohlerEngines.com17 690 01 Rev. E