COMMAND PRO CS - Kohler Co.

1 SERVICE MANUALHORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFTCOMMAND PRO HPContentsSection 1. Safety and General 2. Tools & Aids ..Section 3. Troubleshooting ..Section 4. Air Cleaner and Air Intake System ..Section 5. Fuel System and Governor ..Section 6. Lubrication System ..Section 7. Retractable Starter ..Section 8. Electrical System and 9. 10. Internal Components ..Section 11. 1 Safety and General Information1 Section 1 Safety and General InformationFor Your Safety!These precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could result in injuryto yourself and PrecautionsTo ensure safe operations please read the following statements and understand their refer to your equipment owner's manual for other important safety information.

2 This manualcontains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury,death, or substantial property damage if the warning is is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injuryor property damage if the caution is is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information that isimportant but not Parts!Engine components can get extremelyhot from operation. To prevent severeburns, do not touch these areas whilethe engine is running or immediatelyafter it is turned off. Never operate theengine with heat shields or Parts!Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothingaway from all moving parts to preventinjury.

3 Never operate the engine withcovers, shrouds, or guards Parts can cause away while engine is Parts can cause severe not touch engine while operatingor just after Starts!Disabling engine. Accidental startingcan cause severe injury or death. Beforeworking on the engine or equipment,disable the engine as follows: 1)Disconnect the spark plug lead(s). 2)Disconnect negative (-) battery cablefrom Starts can cause severeinjury or and ground spark pluglead before 1 Safety and General InformationLethal Exhaust Gases!Engine exhaust gases containpoisonous carbon monoxide. Carbonmonoxide is odorless, colorless, and cancause death if inhaled. Avoid inhalingexhaust fumes, and never run theengine in a closed building or Gas!Batteries produce explosive hydrogengas while being charged.

4 To prevent afire or explosion, charge batteries onlyin well ventilated areas. Keep sparks,open flames, and other sources ofignition away from the battery at alltimes. Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren. Remove all jewelry whenservicing disconnecting the negative (-)ground cable, make sure all switchesare OFF. If ON, a spark will occur atthe ground cable terminal which couldcause an explosion if hydrogen gas orgasoline vapors are Solvents!Carburetor cleaners and solvents areextremely flammable. Keep sparks,flames, and other sources of ignitionaway from the area. Follow the cleanermanufacturer s warnings andinstructions on its proper and safe use gasoline as a cleaning Under Tension!Retractable starters contain a powerful,recoil spring that is under wear safety goggles whenservicing retractable starters andcarefully follow instructions in the"Retractable Starter" Section 7 forrelieving spring Fuel!

5 Gasoline is extremely flammable andits vapors can explode if ignited. Storegasoline only in approved containers,in well ventilated, unoccupiedbuildings, away from sparks or not fill the fuel tank while theengine is hot or running, since spilledfuel could ignite if it comes in contactwith hot parts or sparks from not start the engine near spilledfuel. Never use gasoline as a Solvents can cause severeinjury or only in well ventilated areasaway from ignition Gas can cause fires andsevere acid battery only in a wellventilated area. Keep sources ofignition Monoxide can cause severenausea, fainting or Spring can cause safety goggles or face protectionwhen servicing retractable Shock can cause not touch wires while engine Fuel can cause fires andsevere Shock!

6 Never touch electrical wires orcomponents while the engine isrunning. They can be sources ofelectrical not fill the fuel tank while theengine is hot or inhaling exhaust fumes, andnever run the engine in a closedbuilding or confined 1 Safety and General Information1 Engine Identification NumbersWhen ordering parts, or in any communicationinvolving an engine, always give the Model,Specification, and Serial Numbers of the engine identification numbers appear on a decal(or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding. See Figure1-1. An explanation of these numbers is shown inFigure DesignationModel CS6ST for example: C designates Commandengine, S designates slanted cylinder configuration,and 6 designates horsepower. A suffix letterdesignates a specific version as follows:Figure 1-1.

7 Engine Identification Decal DecalA. Model EngineSlanted CylinderHorsepower4 = 4 HP6 = 6 = HP10 = 10 HP12 = 12 HPSuffixDesignatesTRetractable StartSElectric StartGTapered CrankshaftPThreaded CrankshaftRGear Reduction (2:1 or 6:1)Figure 1-2. Explanation of Engine Identification Numbers.# engines have been produced in two different specification series, 92xxxx and 95xxxx. The designfeatures of 92xxxx spec. no. engines are identical to CS10 and CS12 engines, and share the same serviceprocedures. The 95xxxx spec. no. engines incorporate certain design differences from the 92xxxx series. All service and repair information unique to the 95xxxx spec. no. series will be listed andcovered S 6 STVariation ofBasic EngineB. Spec. Model # 300 # 250 cc911 509C.

8 Serial Manufactured CodeCodeYear2819982919993020003120013220 02 FactoryCode28 23701265(REF:_____ )FAMILYTYPE APPMODEL (CC)SERIAL PROD. COMPLIANCE PERIOD:EPA: CATEGORY ACERTIFIED ON: UNLEADED GASOLINEN432 REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR SAFETY,MAINTENANCE SPECS, AND ADJUSTMENTS1-800-544-2444 CO. Kohler , WISCONSIN USAIMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATIONTHIS ENGINE MEETS EPA PHASE II, 2002-2005 CALIFORNIA AND EC STAGE II (SN:4)EMISSION CONTROL REGS FOR SI SMALL OFF ROAD 1 Safety and General InformationOil RecommendationsUsing the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important, as is checking oildaily and changing oil regularly. Failure to use thecorrect oil or using dirty oil, causes premature enginewear and TypeUse high quality detergent oil of API (AmericanPetroleum Institute) service class SG, SH, SJ orhigher.

9 Select the viscosity based on the airtemperature at the time of operation as shown 1-3. Viscosity Grades :Using other than service class SG, SH, SJ orhigher oil or extending oil change intervalslonger than recommended can cause logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the APIservice class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure RecommendationsWARNING:Explosive Fuel!Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explodeif ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, inwell ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from sparks orflames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot orrunning, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contactwith hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start theengine near spilled fuel.

10 Never use gasoline as a RecommendationsPurchase gasoline in small quantities and store inclean, approved containers. A container with acapacity of 2 gallons or less with a pouring spout isrecommended. Such a container is easier to handleand helps eliminate spillage during not use gasoline left over from the previousseason, to minimize gum deposits in your fuel systemand to insure easy not add oil to the not overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for the fuelto TypeFor best results, use only clean, fresh, unleadedgasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 orhigher. In countries using the Research method, itshould be 90 octane gasoline is recommended, as it leaves lesscombustion chamber deposits. Leaded gasoline maybe used in areas where unleaded is not available andexhaust emissions are not regulated.