Kohler KDI Series

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62
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A A
Fig. 3.1
α ≤ 15° α ≤ 15°
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before proceeding with any operation on the engine, stop it
and allow it to cool.
• Always open the radiator plug or expansion chamber with the
utmost caution, wearing protective garments and goggles.
• The coolant fluid is under pressure. Never carry out any
inspections until the engine has cooled.
• If there is an electric fan, do not approach the engine when
it is still hot as the fan could also start operating when the
engine is at a standstill.
Important
• The oil must be drained whilst the engine is hot. Particular
care is required to prevent burns. Do not allow oil to come into
contact with the skin because of the health hazards involved.
It is recommended to use an oil intake pump.
• During operations that involve access to moving parts of
the engine and/or removal of rotating guards, disconnect
and insulate the negative wire (-) of the battery to prevent
accidental short-circuits and to stop the starter motor from
being energized.
• Check belt tension only when the engine is off.
• Fully tighten the tank cap each time after refuelling. Do not
fill the tank right to the top but leave an adequate space for
the fuel to expand.
• To start the engine follow the specific instructions provided
in the engine and/or machine operating manual. Do not
use auxiliary starting devices not originally installed on the
machine (e.g. Startpilot).
• Before starting, remove any tools that were used to service
the engine and/or machine. Make sure that all guards have
been refitted.
• Do not mix fuel with elements such as oil or kerosene. Failure
to comply with this prohibition will cause the non-operation of
the catalyst and non-observance of the emissions declared
by KOHLER.
• Pay attention to the temperature of the oil filter when the filter
itself is replaced.
• Only check, top up and change the coolant fluid when the
engine is off and reached the ambient temperature. Coolant
fluid is polluting, it must therefore be disposed of in the correct
way.
• Do not use jets of air and water at high pressure on the cables,
connectors and electronic injectors.
Important
• Only use the eyebolts A installed by KOHLER to move the
engine (Fig. 3.1).
• The angle between each lifting chain and the eyebolts shall
not exceed 15° inwards.
• The correct tightening of the lifting brace capscrews is 25Nm.
• Do not interpose spacers or washers between the eyebolts
and engine head.