Kohler KD45V20 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 36

Operating faults
Errors – Cause – Remedy
Malfunction / error
The charge current display comes
on when the Diesel engine is
running.
Black smoke emitted from the Diesel
engine.
The exhaust gases are blue.
The exhaust gases are white.
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Cause
Inadequate tension of the V-ribbed
belt.
The V-ribbed belt is worn.
The cable connections are loose or
separated.
The battery charging alternator,
rectifier or controller are faulty.
The injection nozzles are faulty or
inefficient.
Fault in the turbocharger (charge
pressure too low).
The engine is overloaded.
The oil level in the Diesel engine is
too high.
Lubricant enters the combustion
chamber and is burnt.
The bearing gasket on the
turbocharger is faulty.
The crankcase breather is faulty.
Fuel injection begins too late.
The operating temperature is not
achieved.
There is water in the fuel system.
There is a leak in the charge air
cooler.
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Remedy
Check the tension of the V-ribbed
belt and replace the tightening roller
if necessary.
Replace the V-ribbed belt.
Fasten or replace the cable.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Correct the oil level.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Check this and replace if necessary.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
Run the engine until it reaches its
operating temperature.
Check the fuel system and the drain
pre-filter.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative. See
"Service Assistance" section.
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