Argo Service Manual - Engine System

SECTION EN

Engine System Table of Contents

Briggs V Twin, Kawasaki L/C & Kohler Engine Photographs..... EN-2
General Instructions..... EN-3
Checking the Engine Oil..... EN-4
Recommended Engine Oil..... EN-4
Changing the Engine Oil..... EN-5
Draining the Engine Oil..... EN-5
Oil Filter Replacement..... EN-6
Refilling the Engine..... EN-7
Air Filter..... EN-7
Spark Plugs..... EN-7
Removing the Engine (Kawasaki FD620D L/C)..... EN-8
Assembling the Engine to the Power Pack Frame (Kawasaki)..... EN-13
Installing the Engine..... EN-14
Removing the Engine (Briggs Models)..... EN-18
Installing the Engine (Briggs Models)..... EN-20
Removing the Engine (Kohler Aegis) Supplement Pages..... EN-20A
Installing the Engine (Kohler Aegis) Supplement Pages..... EN-25A

18HP V-TWIN

Briggs& Stratton V Twin OHV 16, 18 & 23 H.P

20.0

Kawasaki FD620D Liquid Cooled 20 H.P OHV

OHV KOHLER

Kohler Aegis

26H.P Carburated & 31H.P EFI

General Instructions

WARNING

Detailed information on standard workshop and safety procedures, and general servicing operations is not included in this manual, which has been prepared to assist qualified service personnel. ODG assumes no responsibility or liability for PERSONAL INJURY or VEHICLE DAMAGE which results from any servicing procedure performed, including those instructions outlined in this manual. Before performing a servicing operation, an individual must have determined to his/her satisfaction that personal injury or vehicle damage will not result from the servicing procedure or tools selected.

NOTE

All engine service work should be performed by a qualified mechanic. Severe damage and/or reduced performance can result from an improperly serviced engine.

Basic engine servicing information is provided in this section of the manual. For more detailed servicing operations please refer to the proper engine service manual listed in the chart below.

Engine Oil Information

Checking the Engine Oil Level

To check the oil during an operating period, shut the engine off, let it cool down and allow the oil time to drain into the sump before checking the oil level. Position the vehicle so the engine is level.

Check the engine oil level each day before operating the engine.

The BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD (Figure EN-1) and KAWASAKI engines (Photo EN-2) are equipped with a dipstick and a separate oil filler tube. To check the oil level, clean the area around the dipstick before removing. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Re-insert the dipstick and push it all the way into the tube. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level should be between the marks. If the level has dropped, add oil to bring the level up to the FULL mark. DO NOT OVERFILL.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if the oil level is above the FULL mark or below the ADD mark. Premature engine damage or total engine failure can occur when the oil level is not properly maintained.

Dipstick/Oil Dipstick FULL ADD EN-1

Recommended Engine Oil

Use a high quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class as listed below. Choose the correct viscosity of oil for seasonal driving conditions. See chart following page.

B A "H" Mark "L" Mark EN-2