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Operation and Maintenance Manual (Original Operation and Maintenance Manual) Diesel engine KD62V12 From serial number 2020730163 EN_US 33521030301_8_1 09-2022...
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Kohler. If a component of the emission control system fails during the warranty period, it will be repaired or replaced under warranty and warranted for the remainder of the warranty period.
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During the warranty period, the owner of the stationary equipment engine is responsible for: – Premium or overtime labor costs. – Costs to investigate engine problems which are not caused by a defect in Kohler material or workmanship. – Kohler may deny warranty coverage if the stationary engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
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Kohler. Failure to complete, sign, or return this form will not affect any owner’s rights or Kohl‐ er’s obligations under this warranty statement and will not result in denial of warranty coverage by Kohler.
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For further explanation or information, the Customer Service and Customer Service training center departments of the Kohler Co. are available any time to answer any queries. The OMM facilitates the operator's familiarization with the diesel engine and prevents faults through incorrect operation.
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About this document Spare parts Only original KOHLER spare parts, or spare parts purchased by Kohler Co. should be used for repairing 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.
1.1.4 Diesel engine accessory equipment Information For more information about the accessories attached on auxiliary drives and their respective range of use of engine, contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Battery charging alternator The engine is equipped with a battery charging alternator.
14 years u Supplying the required tools and spare parts Information The Customer Service training center departments of the Kohler Co. provides several training programs. Please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative for queries. 2.2.2 Recommended occupations according to International standards The international standard classification of occupations (ISCO-08) of the International Labor Office (ILO) determines occupational unit groups.
The Diesel engines produced by Kohler Co. are partly completed machinery according to Machi‐ nery Directive 2006/42/EC Article 2 g (only for European Union). The Kohler Co. products described in these instructions are intended for use according to the followings: –...
Any other use above and beyond this is considered to be improper use. In this case, Kohler Co. is not liable for any damage. The risk is borne solely by the user.
Risk of engine failure by use of non-compliant operating fluids! Use of non-compliant operating fluids will lead to engine main failure. u Use only operating fluids tested and approved by Kohler Co. NOTICE Risk of engine failure by use of non-original spare parts! The use of original spare parts guarantees the compliance with the technical requirements established by Kohler Co.
The generator set owner shall measure the foundation performances before storing the engine. (For more information see: 3.2 Dimensions and weight, page 55.) Information Kohler Co. provides one wooden stand with engine. For transportation and storage use the provided stand. Steel stands are available for long term storage.
Troubleshooting By damage u Register the date of unpacking u Please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. 3.5.2 Depreservation After an extended storage period, observe the following procedures to bring the engine out of preservation status before putting it into service: Engine oil system u Drain the long-term storage engine oil.
Using starting aids containing ether could cause serious injury or death by inhalation of toxic gases. u Using starting aids containing ether is forbidden. The KOHLER generators are equipped with a preheating system. Fig. 43: Precautions at cold temperatures The following precautions improve the starting performance at low temperatures. Precautions: u Check battery charging.
Engine is under load at rated speed. Information Kohler diesel engines have been approved for running at low loads. Operating the engine at low loads for extended periods of time can increase deposits/carbon buildup (intensified at low ambient temperature). This can be detrimental to the longevity and compliance of the engine. If your operating profile has a prolonged low load duration, it is necessary to contact your genset supplier to take the necessary precautions.
Information u The information on the engine nameplate corresponds to the delivery status (ex-works Kohler Co.). Refer to the generator set ratings to know which maintenance schedule to use. (For more information see: 5.2 Generator set ratings, page 81.) Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance Level 2 - Advanced Main‐...
Preparatory maintenance activities are fulfilled. (For more information see: 5.5 Preparatory maintenance activities, page 98.) q Original KOHLER oil filters with the seals are available. q A suitable drainage container is available. q The required quantity of approved oil is available.
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The following procedure shall be adapted by the manu‐ facturer of the machinery according to its cooling system design. Use only operating fluids that have been tested and approved by Kohler. Proper operation of the engine requires a bubble-free cooling system.
Following procedure shall be adapted by the manufac‐ turer of the machinery according to its cooling system design. Use only operating fluids that have been tested and approved by KOHLER. A pressurized and bubble-free system ensures the performance and function of a cooling system.
(For more information see: 5.5 Preparatory maintenance activities, page 98.) q A container with the required capacity is ready. q Original KOHLER main fuel filters are available. q A suitable drainage container is available. q A fuel filter ribbon spanner is available.
5.14.1 Handling lubricants and operating fluids Information u Only operating fluids approved by Kohler Co. may be used for the operation of Kohler Co. 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.
LHV (Lower Heating Value). Diesel fuels Sulfur content and biodiesel content: Only diesel fuels with a sulfur content lower than 1.5% (15000 ppm) are allowed in Kohler KD diesel engines. Information For emission-certified engines (Tier 2, USA EPA CARB Tier 4 final, 97/68/EC Stage IIIA), only ultra low sulfur diesel fuels (ULSD) with a sulfur content lower than 0.0015% (15 ppm) are...
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Tab. 26: KD approved aviation kerosene fuels Biofuels Due to the wide range of fuels available on the market, please contact your Kohler Co. repre‐ sentative before any use of synthetic fuels not included in the following list. Exchange interval of fuel filters is reduced (1/2), lifespan of fuel line components may be reduced, fuel consumption is not guaranteed anymore.
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Only diesel fuels with a biodiesel content lower than 10% are allowed in Kohler KD diesel engines. Information Diesel fuels with a biodiesel content between 10% and 20% may be used, but Kohler do not recommend it as the operating costs linked to maintenance will drastically increase. Perform‐...
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Tab. 30: KD approved diesel exhaust fluids Fuel additives Kohler KD diesel engines are designed in such a way that the use of general additives is not necessary nor recommended. However, under specific circumstances, biocide additives may be used according to the supplier recommendations.
Lubricating oils essential characteristics and maintenance SAPS and lubricating oil quality Kohler classifies synthetic lubricating oils among two main categories for SAPS level and three subcategories for quality level. SAPS stands for Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulfur. Phosphorus and sulfur are often incor‐...
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· Oil change intervals must be confirmed through analysis process. As a reminder, Kohler KD diesel engines must not be operated with fuels having a sulfur content higher than 1.5% (15000 ppm). Emission-certified engines must not be operated with fuel having a sulfur content higher than 0.0015% (15 ppm).
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Minimum TBN Recommended TBN TAN ratio Kohler does not recommend any specific TAN for the lubricating oil to be used in KD diesel engines. However, the user must pay a particular attention to the TAN and ensures that the following criteria are always true: TAN <...
Coolant specification Kohler KD diesel engines are designed to operate with either SI, SI-OAT or hybrid technology with ethylene glycol basis products as coolant. The user can choose a ready-to-use preparation or prepare their own blend of water with anti‐...
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Lubricants and operating fluids Water specification When the user wants to blend their own mixture, Kohler recommends the use of fully deionized water. If the user wants to use tap water, this water must fulfill the requirements for drinking water according to 2006 WHO (World Health Organization) guideline.
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Position turning device 2. u Mount and tighten screws 1 according to standard torque values. Information For queries, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Operation Make sure that the following preconditions are met: q Turning device is mounted on the engine.
Error code list extracted from engine control unit software version 21.12.10 and dataset revision The following error code table is indicative. Refer to the technical data sheet of your engine for the latest software version. For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Abbreviations: – SPN - Suspect Parameter Number –...