Kohler — Fuel System Bleed Procedure (Preferred)
Maintenance
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 11EKOD, 11EKOZD, 5EFKOD, 5EFKOZD, 6EKOD, 6EKOZD, 7- 9EFKOZD, 7EFKOZD, 9- 11EKOZD, 9EFKOD, 9EFKOZD, 9EKOZD. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 11EKOZD, Kohler 5EFKOD, Kohler 6EKOD, Kohler 7EFKOZD, Kohler 9EFKOZD, Kohler 9EKOZD
Before you start
- To prevent damage to the starter motor, do not crank the engine to prime the fuel system.
Procedure
- Push the Power button on the Advanced Digital Control IId to the ON position.
- When run time hours appear, rotate the pushbutton/rotary selector dial until PUSH TO PRIME appears.
- Push the pushbutton/rotary selector dial.
- Rotate the pushbutton/rotary selector dial to CONFIRM PRIME: Yes.
- Push the pushbutton/rotary selector dial to begin the 30-second fuel priming sequence.
- Push the control knob to stop the priming procedure before 30 seconds if necessary.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 11EKOZD →, Kohler 5EFKOD →, Kohler 6EKOD →, Kohler 7EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EKOZD →
Source: Kohler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.