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Unused machine

If the machine is not used for a certain amount of time, follow the operations below:

Operations for the engine

 

5.3

POINT PERIOD OPERATION
1 up to 2 months
  • The place must be dry and fresh throughout the period in which the machine is not used.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to disconnect the battery (before disconnecting the battery, wait for minimum 5 mins after turning off the engine).
  • Make sure the engine is not exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Make sure the engine is not near any heat sources.
1a Start-up after 2 months
  • Before starting the engine, check Para. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
2 up to 9 months
  • Perform the operations described in point 1.
  • Perform the operations described in Para. 5.6.
  • Start the engine at least every 4 months as per operations described in point 1a:
  • Avoid sudden accelerations for the first few minutes.
  • Bring the engine to the working temperature by pressing the accelerator 3/4 from MAX.
  • Leave the engine running at minimum speed for a few minutes and turning off the engine.
2a Start-up after 9 months
  • Before starting the engine, check Para. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
  • Avoid sudden accelerations for the first few minutes.
3 over 9 months
  • Perform the operations described in point 1 and 2.
3a Start-up after 9+ months
  • Before starting the engine, check Para. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
  • Check the quality of coolant from the relative testing strips.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
  • Avoid sudden accelerations for the first few minutes.

Operations for the SCR system 

 

5.4

POINT PERIOD OPERATION
1 up to 2 months
  • Perform the operations described in point 1 of Tab. 5.3
  • Fill the AdBlue®/DEF tank with AdBlue®/DEF to the MAX level
  • The ambient temperature must be kept between -40 and 40 °C
  • Do not disconnect any electrical or hydraulic connections
1a Start-up after 2 months
  • Before starting the engine, check Para. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
2 up to 9 months
  • Perform the operations described in point 2 in Tab. 5.3
  • Fill the AdBlue®/DEF tank with AdBlue®/DEF to the MAX level
  • The ambient temperature must be kept between -40 and 25 °C
  • Do not disconnect any electrical or hydraulic connections
2a Start-up after 9 months
  • Before starting the engine, check Para. 5.2 for maintenance operations.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery and start the engine.
3 over 9 months
  • Perform the operations described in point 3 of Tab. 5.3
  • Fill the AdBlue®/DEF tank with AdBlue®/DEF to the MAX level
  • The ambient temperature must be kept between -40 and 25 °C
  • Do not disconnect any electrical or hydraulic connections
3a Start-up after 9+ months
  • Before starting the vehicle, proceed as follows:
  • Replace the AdBlue®/DEF in the tank (consult the machine’s manual)
  • Replace the AdBlue®/DEF filter (Par. 6.5)
  • Check Par. 5.2 for maintenance frequency.
  • Consult the machine’s manual to connect the battery.
  • Start the engine. If faults are detected when starting the engine or during operation, turn off the engine and wait 5 mins before starting the engine.
  • If the fault persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops.

 

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