Kohler KDI 1903M, Owner'S Manual

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7.1
7.2
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INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
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THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF WHEN
1 The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease
2 A sudden and/or unusual noise is heard
3 The colour of the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens
4 The oil pressure indicator light turns on while running
TROUBLES POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PAR.
The engine does not
start
Sulphated battery terminals corroded Clean the battery terminals --
Battery voltage too low Recharge the battery or replace it --
Low fuel level Refuel 4.4
Frozen fuel Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Clogged fuel filter Replace with a new filter 6.4
Air suction in fuel system Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.5
Clogged pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Open fuse Replace with a new fuse --
Intake or exhaust system clogged Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Engine starts but stops
Inefficient electrical connections Clean the electrical contacts --
Sulphated battery terminals Clean the battery terminals --
Clogged fuel filter
Replace with a new filter and clean the
tank
--
Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
RPM instability at idle
speed
Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Low
idle speed
Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Poor quality fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel 2.5
Blue smoke
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil --
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.5
Excessive fuel
consumption
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.5
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil --
Engine lost its initial
performance
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.4
Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Cheap fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel --
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil --
Slow acceleration Clogged fuel filter Replace the fuel filter 6.4
Engine jerking Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Engine overheats
Insufficient coolant level Fill up to the level 4.6
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil --
Clogged radiator Clean the radiator --
• This chapter contains information about the problems that may appear during engine operation with its causes and trouble
shooting Tab. 7.2.
• In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 7.1.
7.1 Useful information about failures
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In the event that the solutions proposed in Tab. 7.2 do not eliminate the trouble, contact a KOHLER authorized workshop.
INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
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