Lubricants And Operating Fluids; Handling Lubricants And Operating Fluids - Kohler KD62V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Maintenance

Lubricants and operating fluids

5.11 Lubricants and operating fluids

5.11.1 Handling lubricants and operating fluids

Information
u Only fuel and lubricants approved by Kohler Co. may be used for the operation of KOHLER
Diesel engines. Kohler Co. will declare all possible undertakings carried out by Kohler Co.
and/or their dealers, such as guarantees, service orders, etc. null and void without advance
notice, if fuel and lubricants other than fuel and lubricants approved by Kohler Co. are used.
The conscientious observance of the regulations for handling lubricants and operating fluids
increases the reliability and service life of the engine.
It is particularly important that the stated replacement intervals and lubricant qualities are adhered
to.
u Lubricate the machine within the specified time intervals.
u Change the oils within the specified time intervals.
u Observe environmental regulations and rules for handling lubricants and operating fluids.
Environmental protection measures
CAUTION
Environmental and health hazards by incorrect disposal.
Incorrect waste disposal leads to environment and water supply pollution and injuries by hazards
from linked sequences.
u Observe the country-specific regulations regarding environmental protection when disposing of
scrap materials.
u Before disposing or recycling waste products, ask for the correct method at the responsible
environmental or recycling center.
u When handling waste, lubricants and fuel make sure that none is disposed into the environ-
ment.
u Collect and dispose waste, lubricants and fuel in separate, suitable, properly designated
containers.
u Use adapted leak-proof containers to drain lubricants and fuel. Use of food or drink containers is
prohibited.
u Dispose all scrap materials only at official locations in an environment-friendly manner.
Disposal of scrap materials
Concerning scrap materials and hazardous waste, such as:
– Oils, lubricants, refrigerants from air conditioning systems
– Coolant
– Fuels
– Filters, oil filter cartridges, etc.
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