Kohler KDI 3404TM Owner's Manual

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INFORMATION ABOUT MAINTENANCE
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5.12 Engine storage over 6 months
Follow the steps described in Par. 5.11.
1. Engine oil replacement (Par. 6.1).
2. Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.
- The following additives are recommended:
- DEFA Fluid Plus (Pakelo Lubricants),
- Diesel Treatment (Green Star),
- Top Diesel (Bardhal),
- STP® Diesel Fuel Injector Treatment.
3. With expansion tank:
- make sure that the coolant is up to the maximum level.
4. Without expansion tank:
- Top liquid up until the pipes inside the radiator are covered
by about 5 mm.
- Do not overfill the radiator, but leave room for the fuel to
expand.
5. Start the engine and keep it idle at minimum speed for 2
minutes.
6. Bring the engine to 3/4 of the maximum speed for 5÷10
minutes.
7. Turn off the engine.
8. Completely empty the fuel tank.
9. Spray SAE 10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
10. Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign
bodies from entering.
11. When cleaning the engine, if using a pressure washer
or steam cleaning device, avoid directing the nozzle on
electrical components, cable connections and sealed
rings (oil seals etc).
- If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner,
it is important to maintain a minimum distance of at least
200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle
- avoiding absolutely electrical components such as
alternators, starter motors and engine control units (ECU).
12. Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
If the engine protection is performed according to the
suggestions indicated no corrosion damage should occur.
5.13 Engine starting after storage
1. Remove the protective sheet.
2. Use a cloth soaked in degreasing product to remove the
protective treatment from the external parts.
3. Inject lubricating oil (no more than 2 cm
3
) into the intake
ducts.
4. Refill the tank with fresh fuel.
5. Make sure that the oil and the coolant are up to the
maximum level.
6. Start the engine and keep it idle at minimum speed for a
two about minutes.
7. Bring the engine to 75% of maximum rated speed for 5
to 10 minutes.
8. Stop the engine while the oil is still hot
(Par. 6.1), discharge the protective oil in a suitable
container.
Warning
• Over time, lubricants and filters lose their properties, so it
is important consider whether they need replacing, also
based on the criteria described in Tab. 5.2.
9. Replace the filters (air, oil, fuel) with original spare parts.
10. Pour new oil (Par. 4.5) up to the maximum level.
11. Empty the cooling circuit completely and pour in the new
coolant up to the maximum level (Par. 4.6).
5.14 Unused machine
If the machine is not used for a certain amount of time, follow the operations below:
5.14 .1 Operations for the engine
POINT OPERATION
1
unused ma-
chine up to 2
months
- The place must be dry and fresh throughout the period in which the machine is not used.
- Consult the machine’s manual to disconnect the battery (before disconnecting the battery,
wait for minimum 5 mins after turning o󰀨 the engine).
- Make sure the engine is not exposed to direct sunlight.
- Make sure the engine is not near any heat sources.
Starting
- Before starting the engine, check Par. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
- Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
2
unused machi-
ne from 2 to 9
months
- Perform the operations related to unused machine described in point 1.
- Perform the operations described in Par. 5.6.
- Start the engine at least every 4 months as per operations described in point 1:
- Avoid sudden accelerations for the rst few minutes.
Bring the engine to the working temperature by pressing the accelerator 3/4 from MAX.
Leave the engine running at minimum speed for a few minutes and turning o󰀨 the engine.
Starting
- Before starting the engine, check Par. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
- Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
- Avoid sudden accelerations for the rst few minutes.
3
unused ma-
chine over 9
months
- Perform the operations related to unused machine described in point 1 and 2.
Starting
- Before starting the engine, check Par. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
- Check the quality of coolant from the relative testing strips.
- Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
- Avoid sudden accelerations for the rst few minutes.
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Kohler KDI 3404TM Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KDI 3404TM
Category	Engine
Language	English