Kohler KDI 3404 TM

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GLOSSARY
A Air gap:
Distance to respect between a xed 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.
Base conguration: Engine having components represented in Para. 1.4 - 1.5.
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 modication 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.
F Fig.: Figure.
Functional units:
Component, or group of main components, able to carry out
specic functions on the engine.
G Galvanised: Material that has undergone surface protection treatment.
Grinding (valves and seats):
Cleaning operation of the valves and seats carried out with
an abrasive paste (refer to an authorised service station for
this type of operation).
H Heater:
A device that heats the intake air by means of an electrical
resistor.
Heavy conditions:
Type of extreme condition referred to the work environment
in which the engine is used (very dusty - dirty area, or in a
contaminated environment due to various types of gas).
I Idle speed operation:
Operation of a running engine with the vehicle stopped and
on idle speed.
K KDI: Kohler Direct Injection
M Maintenance - periodic:
A group of maintenance actions that have the sole objective to
c o n t r o l a n d r e p l a c e e l e m e n t s o n t h e i r e x p i r y, w i t h o u t m o d i f y i n g
or improving the functions carried out by the system, neither
increasing the value nor improving performance.
MAX: Maximum.
Methyl ester
It is a mixture of products by means of a chemical conversion
of oils and animal and/or vegetable fat, which is used to
produce Biofuel.
Min.: Minutes.
MIN: Minimum.
Model:
Model, engine identication plate, which indicates the engine's
model.
N N/C: Normally Closed, referred to switches (oil-pressure switch).
N/O:
Normally Opened, referred to switches (Coolant temperature
sensor)
O Oil Cooler: Small radiator used to cool the oil.