Kohler KDI 1903M User Manual

7
INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
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7 INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
7.1 Useful information about failures
• This chapter contains information about the problems that may appear during engine operation with its
causes and trouble shooting Tab. 7.2 .
• In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 7.1.
Tab 7.1
THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF WHEN:
1
The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease
2
A sudden and/or unusual noise is heard
3
The colour of the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens
4
The oil pressure indicator light turns on while running
Tab 7.2
TROUBLES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
PAR.
The engine does not
start
Sulphated battery
terminals corroded
Clean the battery terminals
--
Battery voltage too low
Recharge the battery or replace it
--
Low fuel level
Refuel
4.4
Frozen fuel
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Clogged fuel filter
Replace with a new filter
6.4
Air suction in fuel system
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Clogged air filter
Replace with a new filter
6.5
Clogged pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Open fuse
Replace with a new fuse; if the problem persists,
contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Intake or exhaust system
clogged
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Engine starts but stops
Inefficient electrical
connections
Clean the electrical contacts; if the problem persists,
contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Sulphated battery
terminals
Clean the battery terminals
--
Clogged fuel filter
Replace with a new filter and clean the tank
--
Clogged fuel pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
RPM instability at idle
speed
Clogged fuel pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Low idle speed
Clogged fuel pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Poor quality fuel
Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel
2.5
Blue smoke
High oil sump level
Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact
KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Clogged air filter
Replace with a new filter
6.5
Clogged air filter
Replace with a new filter
6.5

Kohler KDI 1903M Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KDI 1903M
Category	Engine
Language	English