Kohler KD225 User Manual

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ENGINE STORAGE
PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR OPERATION AFTER PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
After the storage period and before starting up the engine and preparing it for operation,
you need to perform certain operations to ensure maximal efciency conditions.
1. Remove the protective sheet.
2. Remove any sealing devices from the exhaust and intake ducts.
3. Use a cloth soaked in degreasing product to remove the protective treatment from
the external parts.
4. Inject lubricating oil (no more than 2 cm
3
) into the intake ducts.
5. Adjust the alternator/fan belt tension (if present).
6. Turn the engine manually to check the correct movement and smoothness of the
mechanical parts.
7. Rell the tank with fresh fuel.
8. Make sure that the oil is up to the maximum level.
9. Start the engine and after some minutes bring it to 3/4 of the maximum speed for
5-10 minutes.
10. Turn off the engine.
11. Remove the oil drain plug (see “Oil replacement”) and discharge the AGIP RUS-
TIA NT protective oil while the engine is hot.
12. Add new oil (see “Table of lubricants”) up to the maximum level.
13. Replace the lters (air, oil, fuel) with original spare parts.
Over time, a number of engine components and lubricants lose their
properties, so it is important to consider whether they need replacing,
also based on age (see Replacement table).
After every 24 months of inactivity, the engine must be started up by repeating
all “Engine Storage” operations.
PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
1. Pour in the engine housing AGIP RUSTIA C protective oil up to the maximum level.
2. Fill with fuel containing 10% AGIP RUSTIA NT.
3. Start the engine and idle at minimum speed for some minutes.
4. Bring the engine to 3/4 of the maximum speed for 5-10 minutes.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Make sure the fuel tank is completely empty.
7. Spray SAE 10W on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
8. Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
9. Thoroughly clean all external parts of the engine using suitable products.
10. Treat non-painted parts with protective products (AGIP RUSTIA NT).
11. Loosen the alternator/fan belt (if present).
12. Cover the engine with a proper protective sheet.
In countries in which AGIP products are not available, nd an equivalent
product (with specications: MIL-L-21260C).
After every 24 months of inactivity, the engine must be started up by repeating all
“Engine Storage” operations.
- If the engine is not to be used for extensive periods, check the storage area conditions
and the type of packaging to make sure they are suitable for correct storage.
If necessary, cover the engine with a proper protective sheet.
- Avoid storing the engine in direct contact with the ground, in environments that are
humid and exposed to bad weather, near high voltage electric lines, etc.
If the engine is still not in use after the rst 6 months, it is necessary to carry out a
further measure to extend the protection period (see “Protective treatment”)

Kohler KD225 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KD225
Category	Engine
Language	English