Kohler Vertical Crankshaft Engine CV494

Ensure the engine is stopped, level, and cool

Clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before removing it

Unthread and remove the oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off

Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube without threading

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level

Is the oil level up to, but not over the 'F' mark on the dipstick?

Add oil of the proper type if the level is low, up to the 'F' mark on the dipstick

Precleaner Removal and Cleaning

Remove the precleaner from the paper element

Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent

Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated

Squeeze out excess water (do not wring)

Allow the precleaner to air dry

Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil

Clean the area around the base of the spark plug

Blow out the cavity with compressed air

Spark Plug Removal and Inspection

Is the spark plug worn or questionable for reuse?

Replace the spark plug if necessary

Spark Plug Gap Check and Adjustment

Clean the external surfaces as necessary

Ensure the engine is warm from operation

Remove the oil drain plug and oil fill cap/dipstick

Allow time for complete drainage

Tighten the drain plug to 13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.) torque

Fill the crankcase with new oil to the 'F' mark on the dipstick