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Control and operation Operation and Maintenance Manual

Starting the engine

4.2 Starting the engine

– Operating fluids levels are correct.

DANGER

Hazards by entanglement, rotating or moving and ejected parts!

Impacts by ejected parts will cause serious injury or death.

Before starting:

u Keep all persons away from all hazardous areas.

u Secure external parts against unexpected movements.

u Remove any loose parts or tools.

u Put all protective devices into their protective position. If equipped, close the housing.

u While starting or operating the application set, standing in the vicinity of the engine is forbidden.

NOTICE

Risk of property damages by continuous actuation

Actuate continuously the starter could lead to property damages (starter, engine)

u Run the starter for a maximum of 30 seconds.

u Wait for at least two minutes after the first attempt at starting before trying again.

u Wait for at least five minutes after every subsequent attempt before trying again.

u ECU software can prevent the starting procedure as protection against over-heating depending

on the start time and start attempts.

NOTICE

Risk of property damages by inadequate lubrication

Inadequate lubrication could lead to property damages.

u The oil pressure has to build up immediately after the diesel engine is started,

If all of the safety instructions in the “Safety” chapter have been taken into account:

u Switch on the electrical power supply.

The equipment may not report any errors relating to the Diesel engine.

u Press the starter for a maximum of 30 seconds.

4.2.1 Final check

Before starting the engine, carry out the following checks and top off with operating materials if

necessary:

u Check the oil level.

u Check the coolant level.

Once the engine has started, carry out the following checks:

u Perform a visual check for any leaks in the lines.

u Check for KODIA error messages.

u Check for error messages on the generator set.

KD83V16 33521030601_0_1 EN_US

2018-07

Kohler KD83V16 User Manual

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