Kohler KD1750 User Manual

TP-7070 7/18104 Section 4 Troubleshooting
Section or Publication Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Trouble Symptoms
Section or Publication Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Exercise run time
and/or event
records inoperative
Displays error
message/locks up
Excessive or
abnormal noise
High fuel
consumption
Low oil pressure
Overheats
Lacks power
Stops suddenly
No or low output
voltage
Starts hard
Cranks but
does not start
Does not crank
Engine
x x x x Air cleaner clogged Clean or replace the filter element. Section 3.7 x x x x x Compression weak
Check the compression.[
Eng. S/M
x x x x x Engine overload Reduce the electrical load. See the generator set spec
sheet for wattage specifications.
S/S
x Exhaust system leak Inspect the exhaust system. Replace damaged or
deteriorated exhaust system components.[
I/M
x Exhaust system not securely installed Inspect the exhaust system. Tighten the loose exhaust
system components.[
I/M
x x x x Fault in engine’s electronic system
Check fault records in engine ECU. [
Eng. O/M, KODIA O/M
x x Valve clearance incorrect
Adjust the valves.[
Eng. O/M
x Vibration excessive Tighten all loose hardware. —
x x x x x Engine ECU and/or sensors Troubleshoot the engine ECU and/or sensors. Eng. S/M
Cooling System
x x Air openings clogged Clean the air openings. — x Coolant level low Restore the coolant to normal operating level. Eng. O/M x Cooling water pump inoperative Tighten or replace the belt (KD800--KD1000). Replace the
water pump.
Eng. O/M or S/M
x High temperature shutdown Allow the engine to cool down. Then troubleshoot the
cooling system.
Sec. 3.8, Eng. O/M
x Low coolant level shutdown, if
equipped
Restore the coolant to normal operating level. Eng. O/M
x Thermostat inoperative Replace the thermostat. Eng. S/M
* Sec./Section—numbered section of this manual; Alt.—Alternator; ATS—Automatic Transfer Switch; Eng.—Engine; Cont.— Controller; Gen.—Generator Set; I/M—Installation Manual;
O/M—Operation Manual; S/M—Service Manual; S/S—Spec Sheet; W/D—Wiring Diagram Manual
[ Have an authorized service distributor/dealer perform this service.

Kohler KD1750 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KD1750
Category	Inverter
Language	English