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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