Preface
About this document
This repair and service manual is dedicated for the mechanics and the workshop personnel of the
Kohler Co. dealers and subsidiaries.
This repair manual provides information regarding the assembly, disassembly, and adjustment
tasks for KOHLER Diesel engines.
Information
Information for the United States
Failing to follow these instructions when installing a certified engine in a piece of nonroad equip-
ment violates federal law (40 CFR 1068.105(b)), subject to fines or other penalties as described in
the Clean Air Act.
If you install the engine in a way that makes the engine's emission control information label hard to
read during normal engine maintenance, you must place a duplicate label on the equipment, as
described in 40 CFR 1068.105.
Some sections of this manual do not apply to all engines.
Some illustrations in this repair and service manual show details and implements that may be
different from your engine and machinery.
Protective devices and covers have been removed to provide a clearer representation in some
illustrations.
KOHLER engines are subject to continuous development and improvement. This may result in
modifications to your engine which may not be referred to in this repair and service manual.
If you require further explanations or information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler
service representative. See “Service Assistance” section.
Spare parts
Only original KOHLER spare parts, or spare parts purchased by Kohler Co. should be used for
repairing KOHLER Diesel engines.
Kohler Co. will declare all possible undertakings carried out by Kohler Co. and/or their dealers,
such as guarantees, service orders, etc. null and void without advance notice, if spare parts other
than original KOHLER spare parts or spare parts purchased by Kohler Co. are used for mainte-
nance or repair.
Fuels, lubricants and coolants
Only fuels, lubricants and coolants approved by Kohler Co. may be used for the operation of
KOHLER Diesel engines.
KD83V16 33525088901_2_1 EN_US
2021-07
© 2021 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.
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