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Kohler — Oil Change

A Kohler service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. 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. 2. Change oil while engine is still warm from operation. 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. 3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
  4. 4. Store engine in a clean, dry place. 5 Specifi cations 32 690 01 Rev. H KohlerEngines.com Dimensions in millimeters. Inch equivalents shown in [ ]. Engine Dimensions 6 Specifi cations KohlerEngines.com 32 690 01 Rev. H Dimensions in millimeters. Inch equivalents shown in [ ]. Engine Dimensions 7 Specifi cations 32 690 01 Rev. H KohlerEngines.com GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS3.6 SV710 SV810 SV715 SV720 SV820 SV725 SV730 SV830 SV735 SV740 SV840 Bore 83 mm (3.27 in.) Stroke 67 mm (2.64 in.) Displacement 725 cc (44 cu. in.) Oil Capacity (refi ll) 1.6-1.8 L (1.7-1.9 qt.) Maximum Ang

Source: manual:32_690_01_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.