Control And Operation; Starting The Engine; Final Check - Kohler KD62V12A Operation And Maintenance Manual

Control and operation

Starting the engine

4 Control and operation
4.1 Starting the engine
DANGER
Contact with moving part!
Risk of death or injury by entanglement or impact of ejected part.
u Make sure that the drive train is connected to the flywheel before starting the engine.
u Start or operate the engine with covers and guards secured in place.
u Remove all tools or loose parts from the vicinity of the engine after a service activity.
u Keep tools away from the starting or running engine.
u When the engine is in operation, stay away from the engine.
DANGER
Fire or hotspot - Overheating of starter or prelube pump due to excessive run-time!
Risk of death or injury by asphyxiation or burn.
u Observe specified maximal consecutive start attempts.
u Stay away from starter or prelube pump after start attempt.
NOTICE
Fire - Overheating of starter or prelube pump due to excessive run-time!
Property damage - Risk of destruction of the machine or the engine.
u Observe specified maximal consecutive start attempts.
NOTICE
Use of non-approved lubricating oil!
Property damage - Risk of engine critical failure.
u Use an approved lubricating
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Make sure that the following preconditions are met:
q Operating fluids levels are correct.

4.1.1 Final check

Before starting the engine, carry out the following checks and top off with operating materials
if necessary:
u Check the oil level.
u Check the coolant level.
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oil.(→ 5.12.3 Approved engine oils and engine oil additives,
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