Starting In Cold Temperatures - Kohler KD62V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Control and operation
Starting the engine

4.2.2 Starting in cold temperatures

WARNING
Hazards by use of starting aids containing ether.
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.
u Recharge battery if required.
u Use Diesel fuel with sufficient flow properties.
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