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Kohler distributor or dealer. – Visit the KOHLER Co. website at KOHLERPower.com. – Look at the labels and decals on your KOHLER product or review the appropriate literature or documents included with the product. – Call toll free in the US and Canada 1-800-544-2444.
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For KOHLER-SDMO power generating sets: – Visit the website the site of KOHLER-SDMO at www.kohlersdmo.com. – Pay attention to the labels and stickers on your KOHLER-SDMO product or check the corre- sponding literature or documents included with the product's scope of delivery.
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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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Kohler Co. will cancel any obligations entered into by Kohler Co. and/or its dealers, such as guar- antees, service contracts etc., without advance notice if any parts other than original KOHLER parts or spare parts purchased from Kohler Co.
The information on the engine control unit nameplate corresponds to the delivery status (ex: works Kohler Co.). Depending on software updates in the field, it may be the case that this infor- mation is no longer up to date.
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Fig. 12: Battery charging alternator Retrofitting preheating devices Information For the connections dimensions provided, contact your nearest authorized Kohler service repre- sentative. The interfaces for retrofitting preheating devices such as coolant, fuel and Diesel engine oil have already been integrated.
14 years. u Supply the required tools and spare parts. Information u The Customer Service training center departments of the Kohler Co. provides several training programs. u Please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative for queries. 2.2.2 International standard classification of occupations...
– The engine must only be installed by personnel who have been trained and familiarized here- with and are aware of the dangers. – Unauthorized changes on the engine or its components voids the liability of Kohler Co. for any resulting property damage or personal injury. Likewise, interference with the injection and control system must influence the power and exhaust gas parameters of the engine, meaning that compliance with statutory environmental requirements is no longer assured.
Safety Limitation of liability Any other use above and beyond this is considered to be improper use. In this case, Kohler Co. is not liable for any damages. The risk is placed solely on the user. 2.4 Limitation of liability The use of an engine under conditions or for purposes not intended by Kohler Co., but which can...
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 estab- lished by Kohler Co.
According to local regulations, the manufacturer of the specific application is responsible to design adapted fire protection system. Information Engines provided by Kohler Co. are not intended to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres according to Directive 2014/34/EC. 2.6.4 Preventing intoxication and poisoning hazards...
The generator set owner shall measure the foundation performances before storing the engine. (For more information see: 3.2 Dimensions and weight, page 54) 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.
The measures set herein are used for protection against engine corrosion damages when suspended for up to 12 months. Divergent measures must be coordinated with Kohler Co. The Diesel engine is installed. u Fill with operating fluids until it reaches the maximum level.
Using starting aids containing ether could cause serious injury or death by inhalation of toxic gazes. u Do not use starting aids containing ether. The KOHLER generators are equipped with a preheating system. Fig. 45: Precautions at cold temperatures The following precautions improve the starting performance at low temperatures. Precautions: u Check battery charging.
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Preparatory maintenance activities are fullfilled. (For more information see: 5.5 Preparatory maintenance activities, page 90) q Original KOHLER oil filters with the seals are provided. q A suitable drainage container is available. q The required quantity of approved oil is provided.
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(For more information see: 5.5 Preparatory maintenance activities, page 90) q A container with the required capacity is ready. q Original KOHLER oil filters with the seals are provided. q A suitable drainage container is available. q The required quantity of approved oil is provided.
(For more information see: 5.5 Preparatory maintenance activities, page 90) 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.
5.11.1 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.
Lubricants and operating fluids 5.11.2 Filling volume Information The following values are indicative. Refer to the technical data sheet of your engine for the latest values. For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representa- tive. Description Unit Value Engine Oil - maximal volume 88.5...
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EN590 road and non-road Diesel fuels Information It is recommended to add a polishing primary fuel filtering system on the storage tank for standby application due the bio content. For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Fuel Name Detail Restriction...
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Information Military fuels can impact the engine performances (power lost, higher consumption, etc..). Maintenance schedule must be revised according to the fuel quality of these non-standard fuels. For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Type Detail...
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Information Alternative fuels can impact the engine performances (power lost, higher consumption, etc..). Maintenance schedule must be revised according to the fuel quality of these non-standard fuels. For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Type Detail...
From the indicated test methods and limit values, it emerges when the result of a single oil sample analysis is to be viewed as abnormal. Kohler Co. recommends to perform lube oil analysis of used engine lube oil for the following parameters (minimum list).
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With Glysantin G40 = 8000 h or 6 years. Corrosion inhibiting antifreeze (ready mixed or concentrated) Corrosion-inhibiting antifreeze products approved by Kohler Co. guarantee adequate protection against low temperatures, corrosion and cavitation, do not attack seals and hoses and are non- foaming.
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Keep the cooling system clean and sealed. Information If indicated coolant cannot be obtained locally: u Use coolant which corresponds to the “Coolant specification for KOHLER diesel engines”. For inquiries, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative. Coolant monitoring Carry out periodic coolant analysis to check the used coolant.
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Lubricants and operating fluids The test methods and limit values reveals the result of a single coolant sample analysis as abnormal. Kohler Co. recommends to perform coolant analysis of used coolant for the following minimal parameters. Control parameters for the coolant:...
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Flushing and cleaning specifications for engine coolants circuits Cleaning agents are not necessary. A mixture of fresh coolant with some biocides is suitable (for example, Grotan WS). Kohler Co. recommends following list of biocidal chemicals for cleaning. Manufacturer Product name Concentration for use Order no.
Error code list extracted from ECU software version 21.12.10 and dataset revision 9. 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 –...
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