Engine (Continued)

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Overheats

Improper cooling

Check intake and outlet openings. Check

 

 

coolant level and pressure cap. Check raw

 

 

water strainer.

 

Thermostat defective

Replace

 

Sea strainer clogged

Clean sea strainer

 

Carburetor adjustment too lean

Adjust carburetor mixture

 

Engine ignition timing incorrect

Adjust timing

Unit is noisy

Exhaust system leak

Check exhaust system

 

Exhaust system not securely installed

Check for loose parts

 

Broken or damaged vibromounts

Check vibromounts

 

No installation clearance (unit hits craft

Check clearances

 

structure or compartment)

 

 

No compartment sound insulation

Install approved insulation

 

Excessive vibration engine/ generator

See authorized Kohler service

 

(internal imbalance)

dealer/distributor

 

Loose or vibrating sheet metal

Check shrouds

Electrical System

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Battery will not

Loose or corroded connections

Clean and tighten connections

charge

 

 

Sulfated or worn-out battery

Check electrolyte level and specific gravity

 

 

(batteries with filler caps only)

 

Defective battery charging system

Check charging system

 

Battery charging fuse blown

Replace fuse. If fuse blows again see

 

 

authorized Kohler service dealer/distributor

Starter does not

Loose or corroded connections

Clean and tighten loose connections

work properly

 

 

Low battery output

Check electrolyte level and specific gravity

 

 

(batteries with filler caps only). Check

 

 

battery voltage.

 

Defective starter solenoid

Replace starter solenoid

 

Defective start/stop switch

Replace switch

 

Defective wiring

Check wiring

Starter cranks

Low battery output

Check electrolyte level and specific gravity

slowly

 

(batteries with filler caps only)

 

Too heavy viscosity lube oil

Use proper viscosity oil

 

Loose or corroded wiring

Clean and tighten loose connections

 

High starter current draw

Rebuild or replace starter

 

Battery cable undersize

See Installation Section--Electrical

 

 

Systems

TP-5695 12/93

Troubleshooting 4-3

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