Information About Use; Pre-Start Check; Running-In Period; Starting And Turning Off - Kohler KDI 2504 TCR MGWI 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).
• 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
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).
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
≤ -20°C
from -20° C to -10°C
from -10° C to -5° C
from -5° C to 5° C
≥ 5° C
4.3.3

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

Important
on which it is installed as well as personal and/or property damage.
environments, etc...).
Important
TIME
2 minutes
1 minutes
30 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
(Par. 4.5 and Par.
attempt.
Tab. 7.1 and Tab. 7.2, to locate the cause.
Warning
4.6).