Service and Repair Manual
Safety
Intended use
– Location of defects
– Dismantling and reassembly of the machine as well as the mechanical and electronic equip-
ment
– Ensuring compliance with standards and specifications
– Recording the repair and maintenance work performed
For the SL3 maintenance of power generation engines: Mechan-
ical Technician
In relation to ILO – Power Plant or Industrial Machinery Mechanics – unit group 7233 / ISCED-97
on at least one level, from 3 to 4)
The work on engines, equipment as well as mechanical and electronic equipment includes:
– Operating the machine and facilities
– Performance of scheduled maintenance work
– Assembly, installation, assessment, adjustment, testing and maintenance
– Location of defects
– Dismantling and reassembly of the machine as well as the mechanical and electronic equip-
ment
– Replacement of complete engines or components
– Repairs to mechanical, hydraulic and electronic equipment
– Examination and testing of new machines and equipment
– Ensuring compliance with standards and specifications
– Recording the repair and maintenance work performed
2.2.4 Unauthorized personnel - servicing
All other persons, including operators, supervisors and trainees, are classified as "unauthorized
personnel" for maintenance work.
They are not allowed to service the engine or access the engine compartment or engine cover.
2.3 Intended use
The Diesel engines produced by Kohler Co. are partly completed machinery according to Machi-
nery Directive 2006/42/EC Article 2 g (only for European Union).
The Kohler Co. products described in these instructions are intended for use according to the
followings:
– The engines are intended to supply power to equipment (electric generator) and to equipment
auxiliaries as specified by customer.
– The engines are intended for installation in machineries.
– Engines that are used in conjunction with alternators as emergency power generator must be
firmly connected to the ground of the operation site. Appropriate mounting must be used to
reduce the generated vibrations. This mounting must be released by Kohler Co.
– The engines may only be operated in faultless condition.
– The engines may be operated in closed rooms only with adequate ventilation. If additional fresh
air is needed, open the doors and windows.
– The conditions prescribed by the manufacturer of the machinery in which the engine has been
installed are also part of intended use.
– The engines must only be installed by personnel who have been trained and familiarized here-
with and are aware of the dangers.
– Unauthorized changes on the engines or their components void the liability of Kohler Co. for any
resulting property damage or personal injury.
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