Kohler Courage XTR-6 User Manual
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Oil Change
Oil can be changed by either draining it from the
dipstick tube, or from the optional drain plug. Change
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of operation. Change oil while engine is still warm,
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Drain Oil from Dipstick Tube
1.
To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the
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container.
Air Cleaner
Oil Flow Direction
Up
Figure 15. Engine Tilted onto Side, Air Cleaner Up.
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engine back upright.
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Recheck oil level before adding more oil. Do not
screw dipstick in when checking oil level.
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Drain Oil Via Crankcase Plug (If Accessible)
1.
Disable engine by disconnecting spark plug.
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drain oil into approved container. See Figure 16.
Figure 17. Air Cleaner Assembly – Exploded View.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine for a buildup of dirt and debris. Keep this area
in and around the air cleaner clean. Also check for
loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or
damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE: Operating engine with loose or damaged air
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air into engine, causing premature wear and
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Paper Air Filter
Yearly or every 100 hours of operation replace the
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extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
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and the precleaner, if equipped. See Figure 17.
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cleaner base and cover for damage. All air cleaner
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questionable air cleaner components.
Air Cleaner System
This engine is equipped with either a replaceable, high
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on the application. In addition, an optional foam
precleaner may also be included. See Figure 17.
Air Filter
Precleaner (If Equipped)
Air Cleaner
Base
Air Cleaner Cover
NOTE: Oil will drain easier and more quickly if the
dipstick is removed.
3.
Apply thread sealant around three full threads
of the drain plug, and reinstall the drain plug;
torque to 13.6 N·m (120 in. lb.).
Crankcase Plug
Figure 16. Crankcase Plug.