Only for Stage V configurations (see Chap. 1 Par. ATS)
You can intervene on the machine control panel for the DPF regeneration operations "only if requested by means of specific warning lights or messages on the control panel".
Tab. 4.11 describes the level of particulate accumulation, the relationship with the warning lights that will light up on the panel, the performance limitations of the engine and the operator’s options intervention.
Forced regeneration must be executed in accordance with the machine instructions.
4.11
SOOT LEVEL |
WARNING LAMPS *1 |
ENGINE DE-RATE |
OPERATOR POSSIBLE ACTIONS
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
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Level 0 |
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |

Fixed
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Forced Regeneration is Necessary. |
- Coolant temperature at 60 °C
- Do not switch the engine off
- Stationary vehicle
- No load applied to the engine *2
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Level 4 |

Flashing
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Engine de-rate. |
Forced Regeneration is Necessary. |
- Coolant temperature at 60 °C
- Do not switch the engine off
- Stationary vehicle
- No load applied to the engine *2
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Level 5 |

Flashing
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Strong Engine de-rate. |
Contact an authorized KOHLER workshop.
Service Regeneration Required
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REGENERATION via Kohler software
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*1: The warning lights be different – consult the machine manual.
*2: Unless stated otherwise in the machine manual.
Warning
- Forced regenerations must only be executed if required by the ECU when the "HIGH SOOT" warning light goes on (due to a Level 3 - 5 particulate accumulation).
- Do NOT execute the forced regenerations if not required by the ECU (due to a Level 0 - 2 particulate accumulation).
- The minimum engine speed increases during the forced regeneration phases.
- Repeated forced regenerations cause significant engine oil contamination by the fuel.
- The operations described in Par. 5.3 or 5.4 must be executed after every forced regeneration.
- If the regeneration inhibition function is misused, the particulate accumulation level will increase within a short time.
- The engine oil filter and oil must be changed after a Service Regeneration is completed via KOHLER software
- (Level 5 Particulate accumulation).
- Fuel contamination allowed in the engine oil is 3% MAX.
- Any engine load must be eliminated during forced regeneration so as to prevent damaging the ATS *2 system.
- Do not switch the engine off during level 3, 4 and 5 regeneration so as to prevent damaging the ATS system.
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