Starting The Engine; Final Check - Kohler KD62V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Control and operation

Starting the engine

4.2 Starting the engine
– Operating fluids levels are correct.
DANGER
Hazards by entanglement, rotating or moving and ejected parts!
Impacts by ejected parts will cause serious injury or death.
Before starting:
u Keep all persons away from all hazardous areas.
u Secure external parts against unexpected movements.
u Remove any loose parts or tools.
u Put all protective devices into their protective position. If equipped, close the housing.
u While starting or operating the application set, standing in the vicinity of the engine is forbidden.
NOTICE
Risk of property damages by continuous actuation
Actuate continuously the starter could lead to property damages (starter, engine)
u Run the starter for a maximum of 30 seconds.
u Wait for at least two minutes after the first attempt at starting before trying again.
u Wait for at least five minutes after every subsequent attempt before trying again.
u ECU software can prevent the starting procedure as protection against over-heating depending
on the start time and start attempts.
NOTICE
Risk of property damages by inadequate lubrication
Inadequate lubrication could lead to property damages.
u The oil pressure has to build up immediately after the diesel engine is started,
If all of the safety instructions in the "Safety" chapter have been taken into account:
u Switch on the electrical power supply.
The equipment may not report any errors relating to the Diesel engine.
u Press the starter for a maximum of 30 seconds.

4.2.1 Final check

Before starting the engine, carry out the following checks and top off with operating materials if
necessary:
u Check the oil level.
u Check the coolant level.
Once the engine has started, carry out the following checks:
u Perform a visual check for any leaks in the lines.
u Check for KODIA error messages.
u Check for error messages on the generator set.
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
KD62V12 33521030301_6_1 EN_US
2019-02