Control Water Filter Cartridge Fuel; Product Preservation; Engine Storage Up To 6 Months; Engine Storage Over 6 Months - Kohler KDI 1903M Owner's Manual

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5.10 Control water filter cartridge fuel

1. Gently loosen the water drain plug A without removing it.
2. Spill out the water if present.
3. Re-tighten the water drain plug A as soon as the fuel spills.

5.11 Product preservation

• If the engines are not to be used for 6 months, they must
be protected by carrying out the operations described in
Engine storage (up to 6 months) (Par. 5.12).
• If the engine is still not in use after the first 6 months, it
is necessary to carry out a further operation to extend the
protection period (more than 6 months) (Par. 5.13).
• If the engine is not to be used for an extended period, the
protective treatment procedure must be repeated within 24
months of the previous one.

5.12 Engine storage up to 6 months

Before storing the engine check that:
• The environments are not humid or exposed to bad weather.
Cover the engine with a proper protective sheet against
dampness and atmospheric contaminants.
• The place is not near electric panel.
• Avoid storing the engine in direct contact with the ground.
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5.13 Engine storage over 6 months

Follow the steps described in Par. 5.12.
1. Engine oil replacement
(Par.
2. Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.
The following additives are recommended:
DEFA Fluid Plus (Pakelo Lubricants),
Diesel Treatment (Green Star),
Top Diesel (Bardhal),
STP® Diesel Fuel Injector Treatment.
3. With expansion tank: make sure that the coolant is up to
the maximum level.
4. Without expansion tank: Top liquid up until the pipes
inside the radiator are covered by about 5 mm. Do not
overfill the radiator, but leave room for the fuel to expand.
5. Start the engine and keep it idle at minimum speed for 2
minutes.
6. Bring the engine to 3/4 of the maximum speed for 5÷10
minutes.
7. Turn off the engine.
8. Completely empty the fuel tank.
9. Spray SAE 10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
10. Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign
bodies from entering.
11. When cleaning the engine, if using a pressure washer
or steam cleaning device, avoid directing the nozzle on
electrical components, cable connections and sealed
rings (oil seals etc). 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 - avoiding absolutely
electrical components such as alternators, starter motors
and engine control units (ECU).
12. Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
If the engine protection is performed according to the
suggestions indicated no corrosion damage should occur.
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6.1).
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