CH245, CH255, CH260, CH270, CH270TF, CH395, CH395TF, CH440, CH440TF
Owner's Manual
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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. Please review carefully as it provides you specific rights and obligations.
To maintain compliance with applicable emission regulations, exhaust system backpressure may not exceed limits which can be found on KohlerEngines.com. Search by Model No., select Read More, then select Specs tab.
Record engine information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage.
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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
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and severe burns.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause severe injury.
Stay away while engine is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent
injury. Never operate engine with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is running.
WARNING
Accidental Starts can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug lead(s) before servicing.
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable from battery.
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or guards removed.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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