Information About Use; Pre-Start Check; Running-In Period; Starting And Turning Off - Kohler KDI 1903M Owner's Manual

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4.1 Pre-start check

• Read carefully the following pages and carry out the operations described below in accordance with the instructions specified.
• Non compliance with the operations described in the following pages involves the risk of damages to the engine and vehicle
• Increase the frequency of maintenance operations in heavy working conditions (engine starts but stops, very dusty and hot

4.2 Running-in period

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
2. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch (if supplied).
3. Tun the key to ON position.
4. Turn the key beyond the ON position and release it when the engine starts (the key will return into ON position automatically).
• At the first fuelling or if the tank was empty filling the fuel system
• Do not actuate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait for one minute before repeating
• If engine does not start after two attempts see
Panel L can be assembled on the engine or machine.
In Tab. 4.1, are described the main functions are illustrated.
4.1
POS.
M Hour-meter indicator
S Control switch to start the engine
W1 Panel ignition indicator
W2 Warning Light - battery not charging
W3 Warning Light - engine oil not pressurised
W4 Warning Light - high coolant temperature
W5 Warning Light - alarm general indicator
4.3.2

After starting

• Make sure that all the warning lights on the control panel are
off when the engine is running.
• Run at minimum speed for a few minutes according to table
(except constant speed engine).
4.3.3

Turning off

1. Do not turn off the engine when it is running at the maximum rotation speed (except constant speed engine).
2. Before turning it off, keep it idle at minimum speed for about 1 minute.
3. Turn the key to OFF position.
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INFORMATION ABOUT USE

on which it is installed as well as personal and/or property damage.
environments, etc...).
DESCRIPTION
Warning
Important
(Par. 4.5 and Par.
Important
(Par 6.4
attempt.
Tab. 7.1 and Tab. 7.2,
L
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
4.1
4.2
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
≤ -20°C
from -20° C to -10°C
from -10° C to -5° C
from -5° C to 5° C
≥ 5° C
4.6).
from point 4 to point 6).
to found the cause.
M
S
TIME
2 minutes
1 minutes
30 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
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