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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.


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



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
--
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 --
Engine doesn't rev up Safety protocol in starting Wait some seconds --
Throttle to MAX in starting Release the throttle and wait some seconds --
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
--
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
--
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
--
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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