Kohler 40EFOZ User Manual

TP-6109 6/03
27Section 4 TroubleshootingTP-6109 6/03
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Trouble Symptoms
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Excessive or
abnormal noise
High fuel
consumption
Low oil
pressure
Overheats
Lacks power
Stops
suddenly
No or low
output voltage
Starts hard
Cranks but
does not start
Does not
crank
Electrical System (DC circuits)
x x
Battery connections loose, corroded, or incorrect
Verify that the battery connections are correct, clean, and tight. —
x x
Battery weak or dead Recharge or replace the battery. The spec sheet provides
recommended battery CCA rating.
Eng. O/M, S/S
x x
Engine harness connector(s) not locked tight
Disconnect the engine harness connector(s) then reconnect it to the controller.
W/D
x Fault shutdown Reset the fault switches and troubleshoot the controller. Section 2 x
High exhaust temperature switch inoperative
Replace the inoperative switch. Gen. S/M or W/D
x x Starter/starter solenoid inoperative Replace the starter or starter solenoid. Eng. S/M
Engine
x x x x
Air cleaner/backfire flame arrestor clogged
Clean or replace the filter element. Eng. O/M
x x x x x
Engine overload Reduce the electrical load. See the generator set installation
manual for wattage specifications.
I/M
x
Exhaust system leak Inspect the exhaust system. Replace the inoperative exhaust
system components.[
Section 3, I/M
x
Exhaust system not securely installed Inspect the exhaust system. Tighten the loose exhaust system
components.[
Section 3, I/M
x x x x Governor inoperative
Adjust the governor.[
Gen. S/M
x x Valve clearance incorrect
Adjust the valves.[
Eng. O/M
x Vibration excessive Tighten all loose hardware. —
* Sec./Section—numbered section of this manual; ATS—Automatic Transfer Switch; Eng.—Engine; Gen.—Generator Set; I/M—Installation Manual; O/M—Operation Manual; S/M—Service Manual;
S/S—Spec Sheet; W/D—Wiring Diagram
[ Have an authorized service distributor/dealer perform this service.

Kohler 40EFOZ Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	40EFOZ
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English