Operation And Maintenance Manual - Kohler KD36V16 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Operation and Maintenance Manual

Malfunction / error
The Diesel engine knocks.
Abnormal noises from the engine.
The lubricant pressure is too low.
There is lubricant in the cooling
system.
There is coolant in the lubricant.
The charge air temperature is too
high.
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Cause
There is a fault in the combustion.
There is an error in the valve
clearance.
The injection nozzles are damaged
or carbonized.
Bearing damages.
The piston rings are worn or faulty,
the pistons are eroded.
There are leaks in the intake and
exhaust gas lines that cause a
whistling noise.
The turbine or compressor wheel
rubs against the housing; foreign
bodies have penetrated the
compressor or turbine; bearings may
be jammed.
The oil level in the oil sump is too
low.
The lubricant is too thin (oil diluted
by Diesel fuel).
The pressure sensor is faulty.
The pressure limiting valve does not
work properly or is dirty.
Leak in the oil cooler or oil cooler
plate.
Leaks in the cylinder seals.
Leak in the oil cooler or oil cooler
plate.
The charge air cooler is dirty.
The inlet air temperature is too high. Check the fan, air supply and
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Operating faults
Faults – Cause – Solution
Remedy
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Adjust the valve clearance.
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Seal the leaks and replace the
gaskets if necessary.
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Fill oil to prescribed mark.
Drain the oil and refill with the
specified oil.
Check the oil pressure and replace
the damaged pressure transducer.
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
Contact your nearest Kohler Co.
service representative. See the
Section "Service Assistance".
breather.
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