Kohler KDW 1404 troubleshooting: 13 fault codes and symptom-cause-remedy entries from the manufacturer's own service documentation.
Kohler KDW 1404 — full specs, parts & maintenance.
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease | THE ENGINE MUST BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY | |
| A sudden and unusual noise is heard | THE ENGINE MUST BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY | |
| The colour of the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens | THE ENGINE MUST BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY | |
| The engine does not start | Sulphated battery terminals corroded, Battery voltage too low, Low fuel level, Frozen fuel, Clogged fuel filter, Air suction in fuel system, Clogged air filter, Clogged pipes, Open fuse, Intake or exhaust system clogged | Clean the battery terminals, Recharge the battery or replace it, Refuel, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Replace with a new filter, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Replace with a new filter, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel, Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Replace with a new fuse; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Engine starts but stops | Inefficient electrical connections, Sulphated battery terminals, Clogged fuel filter, Clogged fuel pipes | Clean the electrical contacts; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Clean the battery terminals, Replace with a new filter and clean the tank, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| RPM instability at idle speed | Clogged fuel pipes | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Low idle speed | Clogged fuel pipes | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Poor quality fuel | Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel | |
| Blue smoke | High oil sump level | Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Excessive fuel consumption | High oil sump level | Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Engine lost its initial performance | Clogged air filter, Clogged fuel pipes | Replace with a new filter, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Slow acceleration | Clogged fuel filter | Replace the fuel filter |
| Engine jerking | Clogged fuel pipes | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Documented causes: Sulphated battery terminals corroded, Battery voltage too low, Low fuel level, Frozen fuel, Clogged fuel filter, Air suction in fuel system, Clogged air filter, Clogged pipes, Open fuse, Intake or exhaust system clogged. See the table for the matching fixes.
Documented causes: Inefficient electrical connections, Sulphated battery terminals, Clogged fuel filter, Clogged fuel pipes. See the table for the matching fixes.
Documented causes: Clogged fuel pipes. See the table for the matching fixes.