Tidiness And Cleanliness; Engine And Equipment; Repair And Service; Engine Fan Blades - Kohler SFGLD480 Operation & Maintenance Manual

12. TIDINESS AND CLEANLINESS

WARNING
Tidiness and cleanliness are essential to endure a safe workplace. A tidy workspace with clean catwalks and
well-ordered equipment and tools, allows one to do the job better and is an important factor in accident
prevention.

13. ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT; REPAIR AND SERVICE

CAUTION
Always stop the engine before cleaning, servicing or repairing the engine or driven equipment. Place all controls
in the off position to prevent accidental restarting. If possible, lock all controls in the off position and take the
key. Put a sign on the instrument panel warning that the engine is being serviced. Before restarting, make sure
that all tools and other material are removed from the engine and equipment.
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of the engine and related equipment.
The procedures recommended by Kohler in this manual are effective methods for performing service and
repair operations. Some of these procedures require the use of specially-designed tools. Special tools should
be used when and as recommended. Anyone who uses a service, repair or installation procedure not
recommended by Kohler must first satisfy themselves thoroughly
that their safety will not be jeopardised by the service methods they selected.

14. ENGINE FAN BLADES

Do not operate the engine with the fan bent, broken, modified or damaged in any way.
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CAUTION
- Do not operate the engine if the fan contacts or strikes any engine accessory or the radiator shroud or core.
Do not try to rebalance the fan. Contact the supplier if rebalancing is required.
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Ensure that all bolts attaching the fan are securely installed to a torque specified by the engine, vehicle or
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boat manufacturer.
Install the fan so that it is directed correctly towards the radiator.
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Perform all required maintenance on the drive system, as described in this manual.
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- Do not modify or substitute any parts of the engine without the approval of the Service Department of
Kohler. Take special care not to make modifications which will increase the operating speed of the fan.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
IC-G-D-60-002e
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR KOHLER GAS ENGINES
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INDEX DATE
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July 2015
O&M_2.002211.810_A_10_2016
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