Kohler KDI 3404 TCR, Assembly, Use And Maintenance Instructions

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Safety instructions 

• The engine has been manufactured according to the 

specifications of a machine manufacturer to meet the essential 

health and safety requirements set out in current legislation. 

Any use of the engine other than that established and intended 

by 

Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A 

shall be considered improper use 

and shall be subject to the relative consequences.

• The instructions in this manual are intended for the integrator 

and shall be part of the technical documentation prepared for 

the new complete machine formed by MAC PARTLY 

COMPLETED MACHINERY (endothermic engine unit). + 

  It is the responsibility of the integrator of the partly completed 

machinery to verify:

• the consistency of the command/control system;
• that the safety requirements are met before, during, and 

after the stop phase.

  The integrator of the partly completed machinery must verify 

if:

• the emergency stop function stops the moving parts by 

immediate removal of power to the actuators (category 0 

stop);

• the emergency stop overrides all other functions and 

immediately stops the actuators, without creating additional 

hazards.

• The manufacturer 

Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A

 prohibits to put 

into service the partly completed machinery until the final 

machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared 

in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC.

• The partly completed machinery has been manufactured for 

different applications which shall be defined by the person who 

will incorporate or assemble the partly completed machinery. 

It consists of an endothermic engine, the operation of which 

will allow the drive shaft to rotate, to which machines or other 

parts will be connected for a specific purpose.

• The partly completed machinery must only be used by qualified 

and trained personnel who shall know the position and function 

of all controls, instruments, indicators, warning lights and 

safety decals or plates. The operator/user must familiarise 

himself with the equipment before operation.

• Read these instructions thoroughly. Otherwise, serious 

hazards could occur to the health and safety of persons near 

the machine.

• Failure to observe even one of the safety precautions can 

lead to serious personal injury and to damage to the partly 

completed machinery.

• Upon start-up, make sure that the engine is in a near 

horizontal position, unless otherwise specified in the machine 

specifications. 

• Check the machine stability in order to prevent the risk of 

tip-over.

• The engine cannot operate in environments in which there 

are flammable materials and/or powders and explosive 

atmospheres unless specific measures have been taken that 

are clearly indicated and certified for the machine.

• To prevent the risk of fire, a distance of at least one metre 

must be kept between the machine and buildings or other 

machinery.

• Children and animals must be kept away from the machine to 

avoid dangers due to its operation.

• Before performing any operation, thoroughly clean all 

of the outer parts of the engine in order to prevent the 

accidental introduction of impurities or foreign matters. 

Only use water and/or suitable products for cleaning the 

engine. When using pressure or steam cleaning devices, keep 

the nozzle at a distance of at least 200 mm from the surface 

to be cleaned. Do not direct the high pressure jet at electrical 

parts, cable joints, and sealing rings.Thoroughly clean the area 

around/over the engine, following the instructions provided by 

the machine manufacturer.

• Fuel and oil are highly flammable and must only be filled with 

the engine off. Before starting  the engine, ensure all fuel leaks 

have been cleaned up. 

• Make sure that any sound absorbing panels and the ground 

on which the machine is resting are free of any fuel residues.

• Fuel vapours are highly toxic. Refuelling must be carried out 

outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.

• Do not smoke or use open flames during refuelling.
• The partly completed machinery must be inspected and 

repaired only by workshops authorised by the manufacturer 

or by trained, qualified and authorised personnel who have 

followed the training courses organised by the manufacturer 

and have been informed of the characteristics of the partly 

completed machinery and the hazards associated with 

working with the partly completed machinery.

• After each repair, test machine operation to be sure that work 

has been done successfully.

• Do not work in poor visibility or lighting conditions or when 

other conditions can affect your ability to see and make your 

work unsafe and dangerous.

• Verify that all safety devices operate efficiently when the partly 

completed machinery is used.

• Never align holes with your fingers. Use a suitable tool.
• Wear tight-fitting work clothes and use the personal protective 

equipment provided (safety shoes, hard hat, goggles and 

• Personnel using or servicing the engine must use the safety 

devices and wear suitable personal protective equipment.

• Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A

 accepts no objective or subjective 

liability if the instructions in this manual are not adhered to 

and applied.

• Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A 

cannot anticipate every reasonably 

foreseeable misuse that can lead to a potential danger.

Intended use and improper use 

• The engine is intended for use in combination with the machine 

on which it is installed.

• Any use other than that intended by 

Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A

 and 

stated in this manual shall be considered improper.

• Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A

 shall not be liable for any damage due to 

changes to the engine that are not indicated in this manual or 

carried out by personnel authorised by 

Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A

.

• Compliance with and total respect of the conditions of use and 

safety precautions set out in this manual will help you avoid 

accidents or personal injury.

SAFETY INFORMATION