Limitation Of Liability - Kohler KD83V16 Service And Repair Manual

Safety

Limitation of liability

– Interference with the injection and control system may influence the power and exhaust gas
parameters of the engines, meaning that compliance with statutory environmental requirements
is no longer assured.
Any other use above and beyond this is considered to be improper use. In this case, Kohler Co. is
not liable for any damage. The risk is borne solely by 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
happen, induced by the engine in combination with, or as a result of, common human behavior, is
considered as reasonably foreseeable misuse. It includes, but is not limited to the following:
– Drive of machinery not specified by the documentation.
– Overload of the engine
– Use of different applications and conditions rather than those specified
– Improper use of fuels, lubricants, starting aids and coolants
– Use of the engine manipulated overspeeds controls
– Modifications of the engine mounting and suspensions
– Lifting of the engine using unforeseen lifting points
– Continued use of the engine in emergency mode
– Operation of the engine with open engine cover
– Attachment of external cables and wires on Diesel engine cables and pipes
– Drawing of power from the damper side
– Unauthorized modifications to the engine
In the event that the above mentioned uses are undertaken in combination with the engine, the risk
is borne entirely by the user and Kohler Co. is not liable.
NOTICE
Risk of engine failure.
Non-compliant installation according to installation plan and torque tightening values will lead to
engine main failure (leakage in the charge air circuit, parts ejection, and others).
Mount any component according to:
u For the KOHLER application, the "Operation and Maintenance Manual" and its "Service and
Repair Manual".
u For non KOHLER components, refer to the "Instructions" or "Assembly Instructions" from the
supplier.
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Service and Repair Manual
KD83V16 33525088901_2_1 EN_US
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