Operation And Maintenance Manual - Kohler Co.

Operation and Maintenance ManualOriginal InstructionsDiesel engineKD62V12From serial number 2019730018EN US33521030301 6 102-2019a

Operation and Maintenance ManualFor United States onlyWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals,including carbon monoxide and benzene, which are known tothe State of California to cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm.For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/WARNING: Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes youto chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancerand birth defects or other reproductive harm.- Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.- If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.- Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.- Do not idle the engine except as necessary.For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/diesel 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.2KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02

Service AssistanceFor professional advice on generator set power requirements and conscientious service, pleasecontact your nearest Kohler distributor or dealer.– Visit the KOHLER Co. website at KOHLERPower.com.– Look at the labels and decals on your KOHLER product or review the appropriate literature ordocuments included with the product.– Call toll free in the US and Canada 1-800-544-2444.– Outside the US and Canada, call the nearest regional office.Headquarters Europe, Middle East, Africa(EMEA)Kohler EMEA HeadquartersNetherlands B.V.Kristallaan 14761 ZC ZevenbergenThe NetherlandsPhone: (31) 168 331630Fax: (31) 168 331631ChinaEast China Regional Office, ShanghaiPhone: (86) 21 6288 0500Fax: (86) 21 6288 0550Asia PacificKohler Asia Pacific HeadquartersSingapore, Republic of SingaporePhone: (65) 6264-6422Fax: (65) 6264-6455India, Bangladesh, Sri LankaIndia Regional OfficeBangalore, IndiaPhone: (91) 80 3366208(91) 80 3366231Fax: (91) 80 3315972ChinaNorth China Regional Office, BeijingPhone: (86) 10 6518 7950(86) 10 6518 7951(86) 10 6518 7952Fax: (86) 10 6518 7955Japan, KoreaNorth Asia Regional OfficeTokyo, JapanPhone: (813) 3440-4515Fax: (813) 3440-2727To order special tools, please refer to the cross reference list in the appendix.KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.3

Operation and Maintenance ManualFor KOHLER-SDMO power generating sets:– Visit the website the site of KOHLER-SDMO at www.kohlersdmo.com.– Pay attention to the labels and stickers on your KOHLER-SDMO product or check the corresponding literature or documents included with the product's scope of delivery.– Call the nearest regional office.SALES OFFICE FRANCEWESTSDMO BRESTTel.: 33 (0) 2 98 41 13 48Fax: 33 (0) 2 98 41 13 57SOUTHWESTSDMO TOULOUSETel.: 33 (0) 5 61 24 75 75Fax: 33 (0) 5 61 24 75 79BRANCH OFFICESSOUTH AFRICASDMO SOUTH AFRICATel.: 27 (0) 8 32 33 55 61Fax: 33 (0) 1 72 27 61 51MID-WESTSDMO CHOLETTel.: 33 (0) 2 41 75 96 70Fax: 33 (0) 2 41 75 96 71SUBSIDIARIESGERMANYSDMO GMBHTel.: 49 (0) 63 32 97 15 00Fax: 49 (0) 63 32 97 15 11ALGERIASDMO ALGIERSTel.: 213 (0) 21 68 12 12Fax: 213 (0) 21 68 14 14PARIS/NORTH & NORMANDYSDMO ARRASTel.: 33 (0) 3 21 73 38 26Fax: 33 (0) 3 21 73 14 59SDMO GENNEVILLIERSTel.: 33 (0) 1 41 88 38 00Fax: 33 (0) 1 41 88 38 37LATIN AMERICA & CARRIBEAN DUBAITel.: 1 (305) 863 0012SDMO MIDDLE EASTFax: 1 (954) 432 8330Tel.: 971 4 458 70 20Fax: 971 4 458 69 85BELGIUMSDMO NV/SATel.: 32 36 46 04 15Fax: 32 36 46 06 25EGYPTSDMO KAIROTel./Fax: 20 (2) 22 67 12 78EASTSDMO METZTel.: 33 (0) 3 87 37 88 50Fax: 33 (0) 3 87 37 88 59BRAZILKOHLER MAQUIGERALTel.: 55 (11) 37 89 60 00KENYASDMO NAIROBITel./Fax: 25 (47) 07 60 5400SOUTH ESATSDMO AIX-EN-PROVENCETel.: 33 (0) 4 42 52 51 60Fax: 33 (0) 4 42 52 51 61SDMO VALENCETel.: 33 (0) 4 75 81 31 00Fax: 33 (0) 4 75 81 31 10SPAINSDMO INDUSTRIES IBERICATel.: 34 (9) 35 86 34 00Tel./Fax: 34 (9) 35 80 31 36RUSSIASDMO MOSCOWTel./Fax: 7 495 665 16 98UKSDMO ENERGY LTD.Tel.: 44 (0) 16 06 83 81 20Fax: 44 (0) 16 06 83 78 63TOGOSDMO WEST AFRICATel.: 228 22 22 65 65TURKEYSDMO ISTANBULTel.: 90 53 07 35 09 10Please consult the cross-reference list in the appendix when ordering special tools. 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.4KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02

Revision a Proposal 65,Service assistance,Maintenance plan,Lubricants and operating fluids,Error codeSpelling mistakes30th of July 201806MUAFirst 3.02 engine version,Spelling mistakes,22th of February 2019KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.5

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PrefaceAbout this documentThis Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM) has been written for the Diesel engine's operatorand maintenance personnel.This OMM provides information regarding:– Safety Regulations– Handling and operation– MaintenanceAnyone involved in working with or on the Diesel engine must read and follow the instructions inthe OMM carefully before the first commissioning and at regular intervals.Work with the Diesel engine includes :– Handling, storing of the components.– Servicing, including inspections and preventive maintenance.Informationu For any information concerning the machinery in which the engine is mounted, refer to theinstructions of the generator set.u For further explanation or information, the Customer Service and Customer Service trainingcenter departments of the Kohler Co. are available any time to answer any queries.The OMM facilitates the operator's familiarization with the Diesel engine and prevents faultsthrough incorrect operation.The machinery owner is responsible for supplementing the operating instructions of the engine withits machinery and with instructions based on existing national regulations on accident preventionand environmental protection. In addition to these operating instructions and the regulations onaccident prevention applicable in the user's country and at the place of use, it is also necessary tocomply with the recognized technical rules on safety and technically proficient working.Some sections of this operating manual do not apply to all machines.Some illustrations in this manual may show details and implements that are different from yourmachine.Protective devices and covers have been removed to provide a clearer representation in someillustrations.KOHLER engines are subject to continuous development and improvement.This may result in modifications to your engine which may not be referred to in this OMM.If you require further explanations or information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohlerservice representative.KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.7

PrefaceOperation and Maintenance ManualAbout this documentSpare partsOnly original KOHLER spare parts, or spare parts purchased by Kohler Co. should be used forrepairing KOHLER Diesel engines.Kohler Co. will declare all possible undertakings carried out by Kohler Co. and/or their dealers,such as guarantees, service orders, etc. null and void without advance notice, if spare parts otherthan original KOHLER spare parts or spare parts purchased by Kohler Co. are used for maintenance or repair.Fuels, lubricants and coolantsOnly fuels, lubricants and coolants approved by Kohler Co. may be used for the operation ofKOHLER Diesel engines.Kohler Co. will declare all possible undertakings carried out by Kohler Co. and/or their dealers,such as guarantees, service orders, etc. null and void without advance notice, if fuel, lubricants andcoolants other than fuel, lubricants and coolants approved by Kohler Co. are used for maintenanceor repair.Liability and warrantyDue to the wide variety of products offered by other manufacturers (e.g. service products, lubricants, tool attachments and spare parts), Kohler Co. cannot examine the general suitability andabsence of defects in third-party products which are used in or on KOHLER products. The sameapplies to possible interactions between third-party products and products approved by Kohler Co.Third-party products are used in or on KOHLER engines at the user's own discretion. Kohler Co.does not offer any warranty or accept any liability for losses of any kind caused by failures of ordamage to KOHLER engines attributable to the use of third-party products.Furthermore, Kohler Co. will not recognize any warranty claims attributable to incorrect operation,inadequate or insufficient maintenance or use of unapproved operating fluids or non-compliancewith safety regulations.Kohler Co. will cancel any obligations entered into by Kohler Co. and/or its dealers, such as guarantees, service contracts etc., without advance notice if any parts other than original KOHLERparts or spare parts purchased from Kohler Co. are used for maintenance and repairs.The aforementioned provisions do not extend the warranty and liability conditions in the generalterms and conditions of business of Kohler Co.Modifications, conditions, copyrightKohler Co. reserves the right to make modifications in the course of technical development, withoutissuing prior notification.The aforementioned provisions do not extend the warranty and liability conditions in the generalterms and conditions of business of Kohler Co.Copyright - Proprietary notice ISO16016The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of itscontents to others without express authorization is prohibitedOffenders will be held liable for the payment of damages.All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design. 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.8KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02

Contents1Product description171.1Technical description171.1.1Design overview171.1.2Cylinder designation, direction of rotation221.1.3Nameplates221.1.4Diesel engine accessory equipment251.22Technical data291.2.1Diesel engine291.2.2Cylinder head291.2.3Coolant thermostat291.2.4Battery charging alternator301.2.5Starter301.2.6Flywheel housing30Safety312.1Identification of the warnings312.1.1Warnings312.1.2Additional identifications312.1.3Additional rules and directives322.2Target audience332.2.1Responsibility of machinery owner332.2.2International standard classification of occupations332.2.3Occupational references332.2.4For the SL1 maintenance of power generation engines: MaintenanceTechnician332.2.5For the SL2 maintenance of power generation engines: Technician342.2.6For the SL3 maintenance of power generation engines: MechanicalTechnician342.2.7For the operation of power generation engines: Operator342.2.8Unauthorized personnel - servicing35KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.9

ContentsOperation and Maintenance Manual2.3Intended use352.4Limitation of liability362.5Safety instructions372.5.1General safety instructions372.5.2Safety while commissioning372.5.3Safety when starting382.6402.6.1Preventing bruising402.6.2Preventing burns402.6.3Preventing fires and explosion hazards412.6.4Preventing intoxication and poisoning hazards422.6.5Preventing electrical hazards422.6.6Preventing noise hazards422.6.7Preventing vibrations hazards432.6.8Preventing electro-magnetic hazards432.6.9Preventing falling risks432.7Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)432.8Accessible areas452.8.1Engine ready for use or in operation452.8.2Engine in commissioning — test-run462.8.3Emergency stop462.8.4Signage recommendations472.93Preventing injuriesPrevent property damages482.9.1Safety instructions for engine control unit (ECU)482.9.2Alarm conditions482.9.3Safety instructions for the fuel system492.9.4Cleanliness standards and safety502.10 Disposal and environment protection51Transportation - Storage533.1Safe handling533.2Dimensions and weight543.3Transport563.3.1Safe transportation563.3.2Transport fastening56 2019 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.10KD62V12 33521030301 6 1 EN US2019-02