Kohler LOMBARDINI MARINE KDI 1903M-MP, Owner'S Manual

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4.1
INFORMATION ABOUT USE
EN
• Read carefully the following pages and carry out the
operations described below in accordance with the
instructions specified.
4.1 Pre-start check
Important
• Non compliance with the operations described in the
following pages involves the risk of damages to the engine
and vehicle on which it is installed as well as personal and/
or property damage.
• Increase the frequency of maintenance operations in heavy
working conditions (engine starts but stops, very dusty and
hot environments, etc...).
4.2 Break-in running
NOTE: For the first 50 hours of engine operation, it is advisable not to exceed 75% of the maximum power supplied.
4.3 Starting and turning off
4.3.1 Starting
1. Check the level of the engine oil, fuel and coolant and fill
if necessary (
Par. 4.5 and Par. 4.6
).
2.
Put the ignition key in the ignition switch.
3.
Tun the key to 1 position.
4.
Press the Start push button for it to start automatically.
Important
• At the first start-up, carry out the operations in point 4, 5
and 6 of Par. 6.3.
• RPM reading delay is normal.
• If engine does not start after two attempts see
Tab. 7.1 and
Tab. 7.2 to found the cause.
4.3.2 After starting
Warning
• Make sure that all the warning lights on the control panel are off when the engine is running.
• Check for any leakages from the pipes on first start-up
1. Run at minimum speed for a few minutes according to table.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TIME
≤ -20°C 2 minutes
from -20° C to -10°C 1 minutes
from -10° C to -5° C 30 seconds
from -5° C to 5° C 20 seconds
≥ 5° C 15 seconds
4.3.3 Turning off
1. Do not turn off the engine with a full load or when it is running at the maximum rotation speed. Leave it running at idle speed
without a load for approximately 1 minute.
2. Press the
Stop
push button (the engine turns off) and turn the key to position
0
.
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