ELEVATE YOUR LANDSCAPING EFFICIENCY WITH DK2 BY MARLON'S OPC566E
The DK2 by Marlon OPC566E is a robust towable chipper shredder designed for both residential and professional use. Powered by a 14HP Kohler CH440 engine, this machine efficiently processes branches and debris up to 6.25 inches in diameter, making it an ideal solution for managing leaves, wood, and garden waste. Whether you're clearing land, managing storm debris, or maintaining large properties, the DK2 by Marlon OPC566E offers the power and reliability needed for demanding outdoor power equipment tasks.
Ensure sufficient gas and oil is in engine because engine has a low-oil sensor (10W30 oil)
If it is a chipper, make sure nothing is jammed inside which is stopping the drum from rotating.
Make sure the fuel lever is all the way to the right.
Put choke halfway.
Make sure key is turned on/safety switch turned off (if your machine has one)
Put gas a bit past the turtle.
Make sure spark plug is in correctly.
If it still does not start and your machine has a key/safety switch, the key/safety switch wire could be faulty. To confirm, unplug the key/safety switch wire and then try starting up your engine. If it turns on, then the key/safety switch wire is faulty, and we can get a new one sent out to you.
If these steps do not work, please contact Kohler at enginefieldservice@kohler.com (1-800-544-2444) and they can provide you with more assistance as they cover the engine related issues. *For electric start models, if you continue to have issues starting your engine, please contact support@detailk2.com and we will provide further assistance.
99% of starting issues are due to safety switches open, not the engine.
Check oil level, halfway up on filler threads. 10W30
Check Gas Level
Make sure spark plug wire is seated on the plug
Check the slap shut off switch (if equipped on chute) is turned and popped out.
Check the red bar (if equipped) is not pressed down on the shutoff switch. (Pull up red bar)
Try to start - half choke, gas on air cleaner to the right, set to turtle, while cranking with key in right hand slide choke to the right slowly until fires.
If no fire, Unplug the connector for the SLAP SWITCH (if equipped)
Try to start.
If no fire, unplug the connector to the RED BAR switch (if equipped)
Try to start, motor should fire
If motor will not fire, trace the black conduit tube from the safety switches to the motor, unplug the green and white strip wire.
Start motor, do not operate with safety switches disabled or chutes while open for your safety.
Call DK2 for replacement switch or technical help, 888-277-6960
How do I fix an oil lock?
An oil lock occurs from tipping the machine or attempting to pull start an excessive amount of times. This causes the oil from the piston to move into the carburetor, preventing a spark that's required to start the engine.
To fix an oil lock:
1. Sit unit upright
2. Unscrew oil bolt in the back of the engine to drain the oil
3. Take off yellow oil caps with dipsticks
4. Unplug spark plug and wipe off any oil
5. Let the unit sit like this overnight, the oil will drain back into the cylinder
6. Screw the bolt back onto the back of the engine again, ensure the bolt is tightly fastened. Plug in the spark plug, and top up the oil and screw in the yellow caps
7. If the unit smokes upon start, it's burning off excess oil and will go away after a moment