Information About Failures; Useful Information About Failures - Kohler KDI 1903M Owner's Manual

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7.1 Useful information about failures

• This chapter contains information about the problems that may appear during engine operation with its causes and trouble
shooting Tab. 7.2.
• In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 7.1.
7.1
1 The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease
2 A sudden and/or unusual noise is heard
3 The colour of the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens
4 The oil pressure indicator light turns on while running
7.2
TROUBLES
The engine does not
start
Engine starts but stops
RPM instability at idle
speed
Low
idle speed
Blue smoke
Excessive fuel
consumption
Engine lost its initial
performance
Slow acceleration
Engine jerking
Engine overheats
- In the event that the solutions proposed in Tab. 7.2 do not eliminate the trouble, contact a KOHLER authorized workshop.
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INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES

INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF WHEN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Sulphated battery terminals corroded
Battery voltage too low
Low fuel level
Frozen fuel
Clogged fuel filter
Air suction in fuel system
Clogged air filter
Clogged pipes
Open fuse
Intake or exhaust system clogged
Inefficient electrical connections
Sulphated battery terminals
Clogged fuel filter
Clogged fuel pipes
Clogged fuel pipes
Clogged fuel pipes
Poor quality fuel
High oil sump level
Clogged air filter
Clogged air filter
High oil sump level
Clogged air filter
Clogged fuel pipes
Cheap fuel
High oil sump level
Clogged fuel filter
Clogged fuel pipes
Insufficient coolant level
High oil sump level
Clogged radiator
SOLUTION
Clean the battery terminals
Recharge the battery or replace it
Refuel
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Replace with a new filter
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Replace with a new filter
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Replace with a new fuse
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Clean the electrical contacts
Clean the battery terminals
Replace with a new filter and clean the
tank
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel
Replace the engine oil
Replace with a new filter
Replace with a new filter
Replace the engine oil
Replace with a new filter
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel
Replace the engine oil
Replace the fuel filter
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Fill up to the level
Replace the engine oil
Clean the radiator
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