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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. 5.2.
  • In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 5.1.


5.1

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



5.2

TROUBLES POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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
Frozen fuel Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Clogged fuel filter Replace with a new filter
Air suction in fuel system Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter
Clogged pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Open fuse 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
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
Low idle speed Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Poor quality fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel
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
Excessive fuel consumption Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter
High oil sump level Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Engine lost its initial performance Clogged air filter Replace with a new filter
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
Engine jerking Clogged fuel pipes Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Engine overheats Insufficient coolant level Fill up to the level
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. 5.2 do not eliminate the trouble, contact a KOHLER authorized workshop.

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