Information About Use; Ambient Temperature - Kohler KDI 2504TM Owner's Manual

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4.1 Pre-start check
• Read carefully the following pages and carry out the
operations described below in accordance with the
instructions specified.
4.2 Running-in period
NOTE: For the first 50 hours of engine operation, it is advisable not to exceed 75% of the maximum power
supplied.
4.3 Starting and turning off
4.3.1 Starting
1. Check the level of the engine oil, fuel and coolant and fill if necessary
2. Put the ignition key in the ignition switch (if supplied).
3. Tun the key to ON position.
4. Turn the key beyond the ON position and release it when the engine starts (the key will return into ON position automatically).
• At the first start-up, carry out the operations from point 4, in point 6 of Par. 6.3.
• Do not actuate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait for one minute before repeating attempt.
• If engine does not start after two attempts see
Panel L can be assembled on the engine or machine.
In Tab. 4.1, are described the main functions are illustrated.
4.1
POS.
M Hour-meter indicator
S Control switch to start the engine
W1 Panel ignition indicator
W2 Warning Light - battery not charging
W3 Warning Light - engine oil not pressurised
W4 Warning Light - high coolant temperature
W5 Warning Light - alarm general indicator
4.3.2 After starting
• Make sure that all the warning lights on the control panel are off when the engine is running.
1. Run at minimum speed for a few minutes according to table (except constant speed engine).
4.2

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

≤ -20°C
from -20° C to -10°C
from -10° C to -5° C
from -5° C to 5° C
≥ 5° C
4.3.3 Turning off
1. Do not turn off the engine when it is running at the maximum rotation speed (except constant speed engine).
2. Before turning it off, keep it idle at minimum speed for about 1 minute.
3. Turn the key to OFF position.
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INFORMATION ABOUT USE

Important
Tab. 7.1
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2 minutes
1 minutes
30 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
• Non compliance with the operations described in the
following pages involves the risk of damages to the engine
and vehicle on which it is installed as well as personal and/
or property damage.
• Increase the frequency of maintenance operations in heavy
working conditions (engine starts but stops, very dusty and
hot environments, etc...).
(Par. 4.5 and Par.
Important
Tab. 7.2
and to found the cause.
L
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
4.1
Warning
4.6).
M
S
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