Engine (Continued)
Problem | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
Overheats | Improper cooling | Check intake and outlet openings. Check |
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| coolant level and pressure cap. Check raw |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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Sulfated or | Check electrolyte level and specific gravity | |
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| (batteries with filler caps only) |
| Defective battery charging system | Check charging system |
| Battery charging fuse blown | Replace fuse. If fuse blows again see |
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| authorized Kohler service dealer/distributor |
Starter does not | Loose or corroded connections | Clean and tighten loose connections |
work properly |
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Low battery output | Check electrolyte level and specific gravity | |
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| (batteries with filler caps only). Check |
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| 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 |
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| Systems |
Troubleshooting |