Operating faults
Faults - Cause - Remedy
6.2 Faults - Cause - Remedy
Malfunction / error Cause Remedy
Starter does not turn. Main fuse burnt through. Replace fuse.
Battery connections loose or
corroded.
Clean and tighten loose connec‐
tions.
Battery voltage too low. Recharge or replace battery.
Starter circuit broken or contacts
corroded.
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative.
Starter defective. Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative.
Starter turns over slowly. Battery voltage too low. Recharge or replace battery.
Battery connections loose or
corroded.
Clean and tighten loose connec‐
tions.
Exterior temperature too low. Implement measures for winter
operation.
Diesel engine does not start and/or
stops immediately.
Fuel tank empty. Refuel the engine.
Fuel filter blocked. Replace fuel filter.
Fuel line, precleaner or sieve in fuel
tank blocked.
Clean and vent fuel system.
Fuel system or filter leaking. Seal and vent.
Air in the fuel system. Vent fuel system.
Fuel not cold-resistant. Clean pre-filter, replace fuel filter;
use winter fuel.
Exterior temperature too low. Implement measures for winter
operation.
Diesel engine starts poorly. Leaks or pressure too low in fuel
low pressure circuit.
Visually control there is no leak;
Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative to
check engine.
Diesel engine compression too low. Contact your nearest authorized
Kohler service representative.
Fault in electronics. Read out fault memory of engine
control unit. Contact your nearest
authorized Kohler service represen‐
tative.
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