Kohler Courage SV470 Maintenance Schedule

Kohler Courage SV470 maintenance — the short answer

Kohler Courage SV470 maintenance schedule by engine hours

IntervalServiceDetails
Every 25 hoursAir FilterEvery 25 hours or annually, whichever comes first: service/replace the precleaner if equipped, or replace the air cleaner element if no precleaner is fitted. If a precleaner IS fitted, replace the element every 100 hours or annually. Service more often under severe, dusty or dirty conditions. The paper element cannot be blown out with compressed air.
Every 100 hoursEngine Oil & FilterChange the oil and filter every 100 hours or annually, whichever comes first. There is no extended interval for the Courage series - neither Courage manual revision lists a 300 hour option. Oil: Kohler oils recommended, or any high-quality detergent oil (including synthetic) of API service class SJ or higher; 5W-30, 10W-30 or SAE 30 by air temperature. Capacity 1.6 U.S. qt (1.5 L). Oil filter 52 050 02-S. Change more often under severe, dusty or dirty conditions.
Every 100 hoursFuel FilterReplace every 100 hours. Kohler also lists a 100 hour check that all fasteners are in place and components are properly secured.
Every 100 hoursCooling SystemEvery 100 hours or annually: remove the cooling shrouds and clean the cooling areas.
Every 200 hoursValve ClearanceHave the valve lash checked and adjusted every 200 hours. Kohler marks this as a job for an authorized dealer.
Every 500 hoursSpark PlugReplace the spark plug and set the gap every 500 hours. Gap 0.030 in. (0.76 mm); torque to 20 ft-lb (27 N-m). The OEM part number is not stated in the owner manual.

Kohler Courage SV470 specifications

Kohler Courage SV470 items without a fixed hour interval