Faults - Cause - Remedy - Kohler KD83V16 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Operating faults

Faults - Cause - Remedy

6.2 Faults - Cause - Remedy
Malfunction / error
Starter does not turn.
Starter turns over slowly.
Diesel engine does not start and/or
stops immediately.
Diesel engine starts badly.
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Cause
Main fuse burnt through.
Battery connections loose or
corroded.
Battery voltage too low.
Starter circuit broken or contacts
corroded.
Starter defective.
Battery voltage too low.
Battery connections loose or
corroded.
Exterior temperature too low.
Fuel tank empty.
Fuel filter blocked.
Fuel line, precleaner or sieve in fuel
tank blocked.
Fuel system or filter leaking.
Air in the fuel system.
Fuel not cold-resistant.
Exterior temperature too low.
Leaks or pressure too low in fuel low
pressure circuit.
Diesel engine compression too low.
Fault in electronics.
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Remedy
Replace fuse.
Clean and tighten loose connec-
tions.
Recharge or replace battery.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative.
Recharge or replace battery.
Clean and tighten loose connec-
tions.
Implement measures for winter oper-
ation.
Refuel the engine.
Replace fuel filter.
Clean and vent fuel system.
Seal and vent.
Vent fuel system.
Clean prefilter, replace fuel filter; use
winter fuel.
Implement measures for winter oper-
ation.
Visually control there is no leak;
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative to
check engine.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative.
Read out fault memory of motor
control unit. Contact your nearest
authorized Kohler service represen-
tative.
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