Kohler KD45V20 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 37

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.
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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.
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Operating faults
Errors – Cause – Remedy
Remedy
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Adjust the valve clearance.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Seal the leaks and replace the
gaskets if necessary.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Fill oil to prescribed mark.
Drain the oil and refill with the
specified oil.
Check the oil pressure and replace
the damaged oil pressure
transducer. Contact your nearest
authorized Kohler service
representative. See "Service
Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
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