Safety Information; General Remarks - Kohler KDI 1903M Owner's Manual

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3.1 Safety information
• The intended use of the engine is in conformity with the machine on which it is mounted.
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Any use of the machine other than that described cannot be considered as complying with its intended
purpose as specified by KOHLER.
• KOHLER declines all responsibility for any change to the engine not described in this manual made by
unauthorized KOHLER personnel.
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A proper use of the engine, a strict observance of the rules listed below and the rigorous application of all
these precautions will avoid the risk of accidents or injuries.
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Those who carry out the use and maintenance on the engine must wear the safety equipment and the
accident-prevention guards.
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KOHLER declines all direct and indirect liability for failure to comply with the standards of conduct
contained in this manual.
• KOHLER cannot consider every reasonably unforeseeable misuse that may cause a potential danger.

3.2 General remarks

3.2.1 Note for OEM
• When installing the KDI engines, always bear in mind that any variation to the functional systems may result
serious failures to the engine.
• Any improvement must be verified at KOHLER testing laboratories before application of the engine.
• In case the approval to a modification is not granted, KOHLER shall not be deemed responsible for any
consequential failures or damages to the engine.
• The engine may only be assembled on a machine by personnel specifically trained by KOHLER and who
work in compliance with the existing documentation.
• The engine has been built to the specifications of a machine manufacturer, and it is his responsibility to
ensure that all necessary action is taken to meet the essential and legally prescribed health and safety
requirements. Any use of the machine other than that described cannot be considered as complying with its
intended purpose as specified by KOHLER, which therefore declines all responsibility for accidents caused
by such operations.
3.2.2 Note for end user
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The following indications are dedicated to the user of the machine in order to reduce or eliminate risks
concerning engine operation and the relative routine maintenance work.
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The user must read these instructions carefully. Failure to do this could lead to serious danger for his
personal safety and health and that of any persons who may be in the vicinity of the machine.
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On starting, make sure that the engine is as horizontal as possible, unless the machine specifications differ.
• Make sure that the machine is stable to prevent the risk of overturning.
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The engine must not operate in places containing inflammable materials, in explosive atmospheres, where
there is dust that can easily catch fire unless specific, adequate and clearly indicated precautions have been
taken and have been certified for the machine.
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To prevent fire hazards, always keep the machine at least one meter from buildings or from other machinery.
• Children and animals must be kept at a due distance from operating machines in order to prevent hazards
deriving from their operation.
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Thoroughly wash and clean all the external parts of the engine before performing any operation, in order to
avoid the accidental introduction of impurities/foreign bodies. Use only water and/or appropriate products to
clean the engine. If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner, it is important to maintain a
minimum distance of at least 200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle. Avoid directing the
nozzle on electrical components, cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc). Thoroughly wash and
clean the area surrounding the engine following the instructions provided by machine manufacturer.
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Fuel and oil are inflammable. The tank must only be filled when the engine is off. Before starting, dry any
spilt fuel.
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Make sure that no soundproofing panels and the ground or floor on which the machine is standing have not
soaked up any fuel.
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