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.