TP-6137 5/0338 Section 7 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Stops suddenly Out of fuel. Replenish fuel supply.
Air intake clogged. Service the air intake screen.
Circuit breaker tripped in the controller. Reset the circuit breaker.
Inoperative seawater pump impeller. Replace the impeller.
Clogged seawater strainer. Clean the strainer.
Fuel line restricted. Check the fuel lines and the fuel tank.
Dirty fuel filter. Clean the fuel filter.
No/low oil pressure. Check the oil pressure and pump.
High temperature. Check the engine cooling system.
Inoperative high exhaust temperature
(HET), low oil pressure (LOP), and/or high
water temperature (HWT) shutdown
switch(es).
Check the HET, LOP, and HWT shutdown
switch(es).
Loss of AC output. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Operates erratically Air intake clogged. Service the air intake screen.
Stale or bad fuel. Replace the fuel.
Clogged fuel filter. Service the fuel filter.
Vent in fuel tank cap obstructed. Clean the cap in solvent; blow dry.
Water, dirt, or air in the fuel system. Drain, flush, fill, and bleed air in the
system.
Dirty or faulty injectors. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Faulty governor link. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Inoperative fuel feed pump. Replace the fuel feed pump.
Incorrect valve clearance. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Inoperative valve spring. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Incorrect compression. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Engine knocks Improper fuel type. Use proper fuel type; consult fuel supplier.
Improper fuel injection timing. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Improper cylinder top clearance. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Inoperative piston or piston ring. Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Inoperative crankshaft bearing or piston
pin bearing.
Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Improper valve clearance piston pin
bearing.
Contact your local Kohler generator set
distributor for service.
Air in injectors. Bleed air.
Loses power Air intake clogged. Service the air intake screen.
Bad or stale fuel. Replace the fuel.
Engine not operating at rated RPM. Check the governor.
Governor adjustments incorrect. Adjust the governor.
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