Kohler KDI 1903M Workshop Manual

15
GLOSSARY
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15 GLOSSARY
15.1 Glossary
A
Air gap:
Distance to respect between a fixed component and one in movement.
Alternator:
A component that transforms mechanical energy into AC electrical
energy.
Authorised service
station:
KOHLER authorised workshop.
Authorised workshop:
KOHLER authorised service centre.
B
Balancer device:
A device that reduces vibrations caused by movement of the alternating weights
(Crankshaft - Connecting rods - Pistons).
Base
configuration:
Engine having components represented in Para. 1.3 - 1.4.
BDC:
Bottom Dead Centre; a moment in which the piston is at the start of its stroke.
Bore
Internal diameter of the cylinder in combustion engines.
C
Cold Start
Advance:
The device provides for advance injection modification to enable advance of the
engine at low temperatures.
Combustion:
Chemical reaction of a mixture composed of fuel and fuel (air) inside a
combustion chamber.
Crankshaft:
A component that transforms straight operation into rotary operation, and vice-
versa.
E
EC:
"European Community".

Kohler KDI 1903M Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KDI 1903M
Category	Engine
Language	English