Kohler KD 626/3, Workshop Manual

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GENERAL REMARKS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
GLOSSARY AND TERMINOLOGY
For clarity, here are the definitions of a number of terms used
recurrently in the manual.
- Cylinder number one: is the piston timing belt side «viewed
from the flywheel side of the engine».
- Rotation direction:
anticlockwise «viewed from the flywheel
side of the engine».
GENERAL SERVICE MANUAL NOTES
1 - Use only genuine Kohler repair parts.
Failure to use genuine Kohler parts could result in sub-
standard performance and low longevity.
2
- All data presented are in metric format. That is, dimensions
are presented in millimeters (mm), torque is presented in
Newton-meters (Nm), weight is presented in kilograms
(Kg), volume is presented in liters or cubic centimeters (cc)
and pressure is presented in barometric units (bar).
LIMITED 3 YEAR KOHLER® DIESEL ENGINE WARRANTY
Kohler Co. warrants to the original retail consumer that each new KOHLER Diesel engine sold by Kohler Co. will be free from manufacturing
defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of three (3) years or 2000 hours whichever occurs first from the date of
purchase, provided it is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.’s instructions and manuals. If no hour meter is installed as original
equipment then 8 hours of use per day and 5 days per week will be used to calculate hours used.
Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044, or at a
service facility designated by us of such parts as inspection shall disclose to have been defective.
This warranty does not apply to defects caused by unreasonable use, including faulty repairs by others and failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance.
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
Engine accessories such as fuel tanks, clutches, transmissions, power-drive assemblies and batteries, unless supplied or installed by Kohler Co.
These are subject to the warranties, if any, of their manufacturers.
KOHLER CO. AND/OR THE SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND, including but not limited to labor costs or transportation charges in connection with the repair or replacement of defective parts.
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. We make no other express warranty, nor is any one authorized
to make any on our behalf.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service
Purchaser must bring the engine to an authorized Kohler service facility. To locate the nearest facility, visit our website, www.kohlerengines.com,
and use the locator function, consult your Yellow Pages or telephone 1-800-544-2444.
ENGINE DIVISION, KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WISCONSIN 53044
- Important remarks and features of the text are highlighted
using symbols, which are explained below:
Danger – Attention
This indicates situations of grave danger which, if ignored,
may seriously threaten the health and safety of individuals.
SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS
Caution – Warning
This indicates that it is necessary to take proper precautions
to prevent any risk to the health and safety of individuals
and avoid financial damage.
Important
This indicates particularly important technical information
that should not be ignored.
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