Kohler KDI 2504 M-MP, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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3.1 Safety information
• Any use of the machine other than that described cannot
be considered as complying with its intended purpose as
specified by Lombardini Marine .
• Lombardini Marine
declines all responsibility for any
change to the engine not described in this manual made by
unauthorized Lombardini Marine personnel.
• A proper use of the engine, a strict observance of the
rules listed below and the rigorous application of all these
precautions will avoid the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Those who carry out the use and maintenance on the engine
must wear the safety equipment and the accident-prevention
guards.
• Lombardini Marine
declines all direct and indirect liability
for failure to comply with the standards of conduct contained
in this manual.
• Lombardini Marine cannot consider every reasonably
unforeseeable misuse that may cause a potential danger.
3.2 General remarks
3.2.1 Note for OEM/installer
• When installing the KDI engines, always bear in mind that
any variation to the functional systems may result in serious
failures to the engine.
• Install the engine by strictly following the installation manual.
3.2.2 Note for end user
• The following indications are dedicated to the user of the
machine in order to reduce or eliminate risks concerning
engine operation and the relative routine maintenance work.
• The user must read these instructions carefully. Failure to do
this could lead to serious danger for his personal safety and
health and that of any persons who may be in the vicinity of
the machine.
• Make sure transmission is in neutral on ignition.
• The engine must not operate in places containing inflammable
materials, in explosive atmospheres, where there is dust that
can easily catch fire unless specific, adequate and clearly
indicated precautions have been taken and have been
certified for the machine.
• Children and animals must be kept at a due distance from
operating machines in order to prevent hazards deriving from
their operation.
• Thoroughly wash and clean all the external parts of the
engine before performing any operation, in order to avoid
the accidental introduction of impurities/foreign bodies.
Use only water and/or appropriate products to clean the engine.
If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner,
it is important to maintain a minimum distance of at least
200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle.
Avoid directing the nozzle on electrical components,
cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc).
Thoroughly wash and clean the area surrounding the engine
following the instructions provided by machine manufacturer.
• Fuel and oil are inflammable. The tank must only be filled when
the engine is off. Before starting, dry any spilt fuel.
• Fuel vapour is highly toxic. Only refuel outdoors or in a well
ventilated place.
• Any changes in the installation procedure or engine must
be approved by Lombardini Marine . Failure to do so shall
not hold it responsible for operation malfunctions and any
damage to the engine .
• Do not smoke or use open flames when refuelling.
• During operation, the surface of the engine can become
dangerously hot. Avoid touching the exhaust system in
particular.
• Before proceeding with any operation on the engine, stop it
and allow it to cool.
• Always open the radiator plug or expansion chamber with the
utmost caution, wearing protective garments and goggles.
• The coolant fluid is under pressure. Never carry out any
inspections until the engine has cooled.
Important
• The oil must be drained whilst the engine is hot. Particular
care is required to prevent burns. Do not allow oil to come into
contact with the skin because of the health hazards involved.
It is recommended to use an oil intake pump.
• During operations that involve access to moving parts of
the engine and/or removal of rotating guards, disconnect
and insulate the negative wire (-) of the battery to prevent
accidental short-circuits and to stop the starter motor from
being energized.
• Check belt tension only when the engine is off.
• Fully tighten the tank cap each time after refuelling. Do not
fill the tank right to the top but leave an adequate space for
the fuel to expand.
• To start the engine follow the specific instructions provided
in the engine operating manual. Do not use auxiliary starting
devices not originally installed.
• Before starting, remove any tools that were used to service
the engine and/or machine. Make sure that all guards have
been refitted.