Kohler KDI 1903 TCR / KDI 2504 TCR — Engine starting after storage
Operation
For the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR / KDI 2504 TCR, from the Kohler owner's manual.
Applies to: Kohler KDI 1903 TCR, Kohler KDI 2504 TCR
Procedure
- Remove protective sheet.
- Use cloth soaked in degreasing product to remove protective treatment from external parts.
- Inject lubricating oil (no more than 2 cm3) into intake ducts.
- Adjust alternator belt tension.
- Refill tank with fresh fuel.
- Make sure oil and coolant are up to maximum level.
- Start engine and keep idle at minimum speed for about two minutes.
- Bring engine to 75% of maximum rated speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stop engine while oil is still hot and drain protective oil.
- Replace air, oil, and fuel filters with original spare parts.
- Pour new oil up to maximum level.
- Empty cooling circuit completely and pour in new coolant up to maximum level.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- no more than 2 cm3 lubricating oil
- 75% maximum rated speed for 5 to 10 minutes
Full service-parts list: Kohler KDI 1903 TCR →, Kohler KDI 2504 TCR →
Source: Kohler owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.