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FUEL HANDLING
PROPER FUEL
Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk
of injury and property damage:
- Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is
extremely ammable and the vapors are explosive.
- Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
- Use only approved gasoline containers.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool a minimum of 3
minutes before refueling.
- Never fuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open ame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or other appliances.
- Never ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
when lling.
- Remove the 4000 from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel the equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
- Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
- If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
- Never overll fuel tank. Always wipe off any spilled
fuel or oil. Replace fuel cap and tighten
The Kohler engine is certied to operate on automotive un-
leaded gasoline with a pump octane rating (M+R) of 87 or
higher. Fuel tank capacity is 4.5 gallon (17 liters).
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more
than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use gasoline containing
methanol.
Use of fuels with an ethanol content of more than 10% (E10)
may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system, as
well as posing a re hazard.
Do not use fuel that is older than 30 days. Old fuel can cause
running problems as well as fuel system damage.
The engine will not operate on gasoline
marketed as E-85 (85% ethanol)
OIL HANDLING
WARNING
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose
of used oil properly. Do not discard with household
waste. Check with your local authorities, service
center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility.
NOTICE
ENGINE OIL
Oil Recommendation
The engine holds approximately 2 quart (1.9 liter) when chang-
ing oil.
- Use a 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class
SE or higher grade.
- Do not use special additives.
- Choose a viscosity according to the table below.
Please read the enclosed Kohler Operator’s Manual for com-
plete oil information.
HYDROSTATIC TRANS OIL
Mobil DTE 26 hydraulic oil or equivalent (20W with viscosity
of 68)