Kohler 32690-12 — Oil Change

For the Kohler 32690-12.

Procedure

1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or equivalent to fuel tank. Run engine 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into fuel system (failures due to untreated fuel are not warrantable).
2. Change oil while engine is still warm from operation (NOT required if using KOHLER PRO 10W-50 full-synthetic oil). Remove spark plug(s) and pour about 1 oz. of engine oil into cylinder(s). Replace spark plug(s) and crank engine slowly to distribute oil.
3. Disconnect negative (–) battery cable.
4. Store engine in a clean, dry place. 5 Speciﬁ cations 32 690 12 Rev. B KohlerEngines.com Engine Dimensions with Low Proﬁ le Air Cleaner-Flywheel Side F E G H J K A B D C I L D A 140.4 mm (5.53 in.) B 423.0 mm (16.65 in.) C 147.4 mm (5.80 in.) D 89.8 mm (3.54 in.) E 50.1 mm (1.97 in.) F Oil Fill and Dipstick (Yellow) G Fuel Line Connection Point H 154.4 mm (6.08 in.) I Mounting Hole "A" J 7.0 mm (0.28 in.) Center of Gravity K 317.9 mm (12.52 in.) L 45.3 mm (1.78 in.) Center of Gravity 6 Speciﬁ cations KohlerEngines.com 32 690 12 Rev. B Engine Dimensions with Low Proﬁ le Air Cleaner-Oil Filter Side A B C D E F G H I J D A 355.1 mm (13.98 in.) Air Cleaner Removal B 329.1 mm (12.96 in.) Top of Air Cleaner C 159.4 mm (6.28 in.) Center of Gravity D Engine Mounting Surface E 80.3 mm (3.16 in.) Oil Filter F Mounting Hole "A" G 51.2 mm (2.02 in.) Oil Filter H 134.0 mm (5.28 in.) Spark Plug Center Line I 340.9 mm (13.42 in.) J 380.7 mm (14.99 in.) Optional Fixed Guard 7 Speciﬁ cations 32 690 12 Rev. B KohlerEngines.com Engine Dimensions with Low Proﬁ le or High Performance Air Cleaner-Engine Mounting Surface (PTO End) A B B C E F G H I J L P N M O D T S K Q R F K K A 334.3 mm (13.16 in.) B 72.8 mm (2.87 in.) C 94.3 mm (3.71 in.) D 48.1 mm (1.89 in.) Evap Connection Point E 4 X 5/16-18 UNC-2B in. 16.5 mm (0.649 in.) Deep No Studs F 30° G 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Exhaust Port #2 H 268.3 mm (10.56 in.) Evap Connection Point I 242.1 mm (9.53 in.) J 104.0 mm (4.10 in.) K 89.8 mm (3.54 in.) L 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) Oil Filter Removal M 116.8 mm (4.60 in.) N Mounting Hole "A" O Rotation Direction P 248.1 mm (9.77 in.) Starter Stud Q 4 X 9.005 mm (0.355 in.) 37 mm (1.46 in.) Deep on a Ø 254 mm (10.0 in.) B.C. R 93.1 mm (3.66 in.) Starter Stud S 312.0 mm (12.28 in.) Throttle and Choke Cable Mounting Surface T 50.0 mm (1.97 in.) Exhaust Port #1 8 Speciﬁ cations KohlerEngines.com 32 690 12 Rev. B Engine Dimensions with Low Proﬁ le, High Performance, or PRO Performance Air Cleaner-Starter Side A B C D E F G H A 55.8 mm (2.20 in.) Starter Stud B 13.0 mm (0.51 in.) C Mounting Hole "A" D 40.8 mm (1.61 in.) E Engine Mounting Surface F 72.0 mm (2.83 in.) Exhaust Port #2 G 92.0 mm (3.62 in.) Exhaust Port #1 H 154.0 mm (6.06 in.) Spark Plug Center Line 9 Speciﬁ cations 32 690 12 Rev. B KohlerEngines.com Engine Dimensions with Low Proﬁ le, High Performance, or PRO Performance Air Cleaner-Valve Cover Side A B C D E F A 87.6 mm (3.45 in.) B Engine Mounting Surface C 152.9 mm (6.02 in.) D 4.4 mm (0.17 in.) E Mounting Hole "A" F 39.8 mm (1.57 in.) 10 Speciﬁ cations KohlerEngines.com 32 690 12 Rev. B Engine Dimensions with High Performance Air Cleaner-Flywheel Side F E G H I K A B D C J C L A 423.0 mm (16.65 in.) B 147.4 mm (5.80 in.) C 89.8 mm (3.54 in.) D 50.1 mm (1.97 in.) E Oil Fill and Dipstick (Yellow) F Fuel Line Connection Point G Mounting Hole "A" H 154.4 mm (6.08 in.) I 134.4 mm (5.29 in.) J 8.0 mm (0.31 in.) Center of Gravity K 317.9 mm (12.52 in.) L 44.3 mm (1.74 in.) Center of Gravity 11 Speciﬁ cations 32 690 12 Rev. B KohlerEngines.com Engine Dimensions with High Performance Air Cleaner-Oil Filter Side A B C D E F D G H I J A 389.5 mm (15.33 in.) Air Cleaner Removal B 354.6 mm (13.96 in.) Top of Air Cleaner C 164.5 mm (6.48 in.) Center of Gravity D Engine Mounting Surface E 80.3 mm (3.16 in.) Oil Filter F Mounting Hole "A" G 51.2 mm (2.02 in.) Oil Filter H 134.0 mm (5.28 in.) Spark Plug Center Line I 340.9 mm (13.42 in.) J 380.7 mm (14.99 in.) Optional Fixed Guard 12 Speciﬁ cations KohlerEngines.com 32 690 12 Rev. B Engine Dimensions with PRO Performance Air Cleaner-Flywheel Side F E G H J K A B D C I C L A 424.7 mm (16.72 in.) B 147.4 mm (5.80 in.) C 89.8 mm (3.54 in.) D 50.1 mm (1.97 in.) E Oil Fill and Dipstick (Yellow) F Fuel Line Connection Point G 140.4 mm (5.53 in.) H Mounting Hole "A" I 154.4 mm (6.08 in.) J 8.1 mm (0.32 in.) Center of Gravity K 317.9 mm (12.52 in.) L 46.1 mm (1.81 in.) Center of Gravity

Source: manual:32_690_12_EN.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.