Kohler RD 441 User Manual

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Workshop Manual KD 441_cod. 1.5302.865_2
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ed_ rev. 01.
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Combustion creates carbon monoxide, an odourless and highly poisonous gas.
Lengthy stays in places where the engine freely exhausts this gas can lead to unconsciousness and death.
−Theenginemustnotoperateinplacescontaininginammablematerials,inexplosiveatmospheres,wherethereisdustthat
caneasilycatchreunlessspecic,adequateandclearlyindicatedprecautionshavebeentakenandhavebeencertiedfor
the machine.
−Topreventrehazards,alwayskeepthemachineatleastonemeterfrombuildingsorfromothermachinery.
− Children and animals must be kept at a due distance from operating machines in order to prevent hazards deriving from their
operation.
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Fuelisinammable.
 Thetankmustonlybelledwhentheengineisoff.
Thoroughly dry any spilt fuel and move the fuel container away along with any rags soaked in fuel or oil.
 Makesurethatnosoundproongpanelsmadeofporousmaterialaresoakedinfueloroil.
 Makesurethatthegroundorooronwhichthemachineisstandinghasnotsoakedupanyfueloroil.
− Fully tighten the tank plug each time after refuelling.
 Donotllthetankrighttothetopbutleaveanadequatespaceforthefueltoexpand.
− Fuel vapour is highly toxic.
Only refuel outdoors or in a well ventilated place.
−Donotsmokeorusenakedameswhenrefuelling.
−Theenginemustbestartedincompliancewiththespecicinstructionsintheoperationmanualoftheengineand/ormachine
itself.
Do not use auxiliary starting aids that were not installed on the original 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retted.
− During operation, the surface of the engine can become dangerously hot.
Avoid touching the exhaust system in particular.
− Before proceeding with any operation on the engine, stop it and allow it to cool.
Never carry out any operation whilst the engine is running.
−Thecoolantuidcircuitisunderpressure.
Never carry out any inspections until the engine has cooled and even in this case, only open the radiator plug or expansion
chamber with the utmost caution, wearing protective garments and goggles. If there is an electric fan, do not approach the en-
gine whilst it is still hot as the fan could also start operating when the engine is at a standstill.
Only clean the coolant system when the engine is at a standstill.
−Whencleaningtheoil-cooledairlter,makesurethattheoldoilisdisposedofinthecorrectwayinordertosafeguardtheen-
vironment.
 Thespongylteringmaterialinoil-cooledairltersmustnotbesoakedinoil.
 Thereservoiroftheseparatorpre-ltermustnotbelledwithoil.
− The oil must be drained whilst the engine is hot (oil T ~ 80°C).
Particular care is required to prevent burns.
Do not allow the oil to come into contact with the skin.
−Payattentiontothetemperatureoftheoillterwhenthelteritselfisreplaced.
− Onlycheck,topupandchangethecoolantuidwhentheengineisoffandcold.
 Takecaretopreventuidscontainingnitritesfrombeingmixedwithothersthatdonotcontainthesesubstancessince"Nitro-
samine",dangerousforthehealth,canform.
 Thecoolantuidispollutingandmustthereforebedisposedoffinthecorrectwaytosafeguardtheenvironment.
− During operations that involve access to moving parts of the engine and/or removal of rotating guards, disconnect and insula-
te the positive wire of the battery to prevent accidental short-circuits and to stop the starter motor from being energized.
− Only check belt tension when the engine is off.
− Only use the eyebolts installed by KOHLER to move the engine.
These lifting points are not suitable for the entire machine; in this case, the eyebolts installed by the manufacturer should be
used.
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Kohler RD 441 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	RD 441
Category	Engine
Language	English