Check, Pre-Start; Period, Running-In; En Pre-Start Check; Running-In Period - Kohler KDI-1903TCR Owner's Manual

3.1 Pre-start check
• Read carefully the following pages and carry out the
operations described below in accordance with the
instructions specified.
Important
• Non compliance with the operations described in the following
pages involves the risk of damages to the engine and vehicle
on which it is installed as well as personal and/or property
damage.

3.2 Running-in period

NOTE: For the first 50 hours of engine operation, it is advisable not to exceed 75% of the maximum power supplied.

3.3 Starting and turning off

3.3.1 Starting
1 - Check the level of the engine oil, fuel and coolant and fill if necessary
2 - Put the ignition key in the ignition switch (if supplied).
3 - Tun the key to ON position.
4 - Turn the key beyond the ON position and release it when the engine starts (the key will return into ON position automatically).
Important
• Do not actuate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait for one minute before repeating
attempt.
• If engine does not start after two attempts see
3.3.2 After starting
Warning
• Make sure that all the warning lights on the control panel are off when the engine is running.
1 - Run at minimum speed for a few minutes according to table (except constant speed engine).
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
≤ -20°C
from -20° C to -10°C
from -10° C to -5° C
from -5° C to 5° C
≥ 5° C
UM KDI 1903TCR_2504TCR _ cod. ED0053029490 - 2° ed_rev. 01
INFORMATION ABOUT USE
• Increase the frequency of maintenance operations in heavy
working conditions (engine starts but stops, very dusty and
hot environments, etc...).
Tab. 6.1 Tab. 6.2, to locate the cause.
and
TIME
2 minutes
1 minutes
30 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
(Par. 3.5 and Par. 3.6).
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