Fuel System; Draining Off Water From Fuel Prefilter - Sl004; Replacing Main Filter - Sl105 - Kohler KD83V16 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Operation and Maintenance Manual

5.9 Fuel system

DANGER
Fire or explosion by flammable and explosive lubricants and fuels.
Will cause death or serious injuries.
u Keep all caps and valves closed near the operating temperature.
u Avoid any contact of flammable and explosive operating fluids, gases or combustible materials
with any hot surface or ignition source.
u Keep the engine clean and free from accumulation of dust and flammable liquids.
u Keep the insulation free of operating fluids contamination.
u Never release operating fluids while operating the engine.
u Check the electrical system. Immediately rectify all errors, such as loose connections and frayed
cables.
u During refueling, switch off any additionally installed heater (optional).
u Lock out and tag out the engine prior to accessing the engine.
u Ensure a good ventilation while refueling or prior to accessing the engine.
u Regularly check all lines, hoses and screw connections for leaks and damages. Immediately
rectify the leaks and replace the damaged parts.
u Smoking and open flames are forbidden in the vicinity of the engine.
u Always start the engine according to the instructions in the instructions manual of the machi-
nery.
5.9.1 Draining off water from fuel prefilter — SL004
Refer to the generator set manual for more details.

5.9.2 Replacing main filter - SL105

The main filter is located on the flywheel side, on the right side of the engine.
Fig. 80: Fuel filters
1 Fuel filter
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