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Useful information about failures

  • This chapter contains information about the problems that may appear during engine operation with its causes and trouble shooting Tab. 7.2.
  • In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 7.1.


Tab 7.1

THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF WHEN
1 Warning RED light turn on
2 The oil pressure indicator light turns on while running
3 The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease
4 A sudden and/or unusual noise is heard
5 Colour the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens



Tab 7.2

TROUBLES POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PAR.
Warning YELLOW light turn on Engine ECU has detect a malfunctions Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
The engine does not start Sulphated battery terminals corroded Clean the battery terminals --
Battery voltage too low Recharge the battery or replace it --
Low fuel level Refuel 4.4
Frozen fuel Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Clogged fuel filter Replace with a new filter 6.3
Air suction in fuel system Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.4
Clogged pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Intake or exhaust system clogged Replace with a new fuse; if the problem persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Intake or exhaust system clogged Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Engine starts but stops Inefficient electrical connections Clean the electrical contacts; if the problem persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Sulphated battery terminals Clean the battery terminals --
Clogged fuel filter Replace with a new filter and clean the tank --
Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
RPM instability at idle speed Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Numero dei giri al minimo basso Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Poor quality fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel 2.5
Blue smoke High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.4
Excessive fuel consumption Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.4
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Engine lost its initial performance Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter 6.4
Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Cheap fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel  
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Slow acceleration Clogged fuel filter Replace the fuel filter 6.3
Engine jerking Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops  
Engine overheats Insufficient coolant level Fill up to the level 4.6
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
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Clogged radiator Clean the radiator; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops --


In the event that the solutions proposed in Tab. 7.2 do not eliminate the trouble, contact a KOHLER authorized workshop

 

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