Engine Starting After Storage - Kohler KDI 1903M Workshop Manual

4.4 Engine starting after storage

1. Remove the protective sheet.
2. Use a cloth soaked in degreasing product to remove the protective treatment from the external
parts.
3. Inject lubricating oil (no more than 2 cm3) into the intake ducts.
4. Adjust the alternator belt tension
deterioration.
5. Refill the tank with fresh fuel.
Warning
Over time, lubricants and filters lose their properties, so it is important to consider whether they need
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replacing, also based on the criteria described in
6. Make sure that the oil and the coolant are up to the maximum level.
7. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for around 2 minutes.
8. Bring the engine to 75% of maximum rated speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
9. Stop the engine and while the oil still hot, perform the operation in
10. Replace the filters (air, oil, fuel) with original spare parts.
11. Perform the operations described in
12. Perform the operations described in
STORAGE INFORMATION
(Par. 9.14.2 from points 7 to
Tab. 2.7 -
Par. 10.1.
Par. 5.1 and
10) or replace if there are signs of
2.8.
Par. 5.2.
Par. 10.2.
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