Congrats on your adoption! I think that once you wash the bird poo off it's going to look great.
Did you happen to get the manuals as well? If not go to the
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/f...splay.php?f=19 and get the 1x4/5 Series manuals. Grab the owner and service manuals for your engine
http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinec...eries=K-Series
A post here with your problems will help you get going on the right path.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9