KIRLOSKAR R1040 Manual

R1040 / R1080 / K1080 SERIES ENGINES
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL


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1. FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
We are happy to provide you with latest revision of
R1040 / R1080 series O & M manual.
The R1040 / R1080 series liquid cooled engines are
developed and supplied for wide range of application
meeting your requirements.
We assure you that all necessary safety precautions
and regulations have been adhered to in the design,
material and manufacturing of R1040 / R1080 Series
engines. All the engines under go stipulated
performance test before being delivered to customers.
This manual provides specifications and operations
guidelines for services maintenance procedure.The
performance of engine largely depends on its proper
maintenance and up keep. Hence, please maintain
your R1040 / R1080 engine properly as per the
guidelines and schedules given in this manual.
We recommend that only trained manpower should
perform the operation and maintenance tasks on the
engine. Always use the genuine Kirloskar spare parts
whenever required for periodic maintenance as well
as for engine repairs.
We maintain the facility for operators training for
maintenance of Kirloskar diesel engines. Please
contact our authorized service dealer / distributors
nearest to you to avail this facility.
Continuous improvements in the product design are
incorporated from time to time which may not be
included in this manual.
The manual is updated periodically to include such
changes in the latest editions.
Should you have any queries, fully equipped and
trained team from Kirloskar Customer Support will
be happy to provide the help.
KIRLOSKAR OIL ENGINES LTD
Customer Support
Laxmanrao Kirloskar Road, Khadki
Pune 411003 (INDIA)
Help Desk – 1800 2333344, 020-66084608
Help Desk ID – koel.helpdesk@kirloskar.com
Visit us at: www.kirloskar.com
www.koel.co.in
Visit us at : www.koel.co.in

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STANDARD WARRANTY FOR KOEL R1040 / R1080 SERIES
ENGINE OPERATING IN INDIA
This warranty applies to the R1040 / R1080 Series KOEL
Diesel Engine for power generation application.
Duration of Warranty
For Power Generation Non Cellular Application
Within 18 Calendar Months from Date of Dispatch from
KOEL or 3600 operating hours or 12 calendar months
from date of installation, Whichever occurs first For
Power Generation Engines for Non Cellular Customers,
OR
30 Calendar Months from Date of Dispatch from KOEL
or 5000 operating hours or 24 Calendar months from
date of installation, whichever occurs first.
The extended warranty as below will be applicable if
customer source the filters, K-Oil Super, K-Cool Super
Plus and avail the services from KOEL Authorised
Service Dealer.
For Power Generation Cellular Application
Within 24 Calendar Months from Date of Dispatch from
KOEL or 2500 operating hours whichever occurs first
if customer source the filters, K-Oil Super, K-Cool
Super Plus and avail the services from KOEL Authorised
Service dealer.
Industrial Engines
Within 18 Calendar Months from Date of Dispatch from
KOEL or 3600 operating hours or 12 Months of hours
date of installation whichever occurs first if customer
source the filters, K-Oil Super, K-Cool Super Plus and
avail the services from KOEL Authorised Service dealer
for off Highway application.
Scope of Warranty
After the Engine has been taken delivery by you, we
expressly guarantee, in lieu of any warranty implied
by law, to make good any defective parts in machinery
of our own manufacture, which defect develops under
proper use and necessary maintenance practices as
written in this manual and arises solely from faulty
material or workmanship, provide always that such
defective parts are promptly returned carriage paid to
our works and provided that Fuel and lubricants
approved by us, have been continuously used. The
repaired or (at its option) new parts will be delivered
free of cost, EX-works.

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At the termination of such period of 12 calendar months
(or six calendar months as the case may be) all liability
on our part ceases.
In the case of goods not of our manufacture (e.g. Fuel
Injection Equipments, Electrical Components like
Starter, Alternator, Turbocharger), you are entitled to
the benefits of respective manufacturers warranty
given to us. In respect there of and our liability in
respect of such goods is limited to the warranty given
by the respective manufacturer. In no case shall we
be liable for the fitting charges of replacement parts
of thereof.
The defective parts replaced by us shall become our
property. All goods are supplied on the Condition that
we shall not be liable for any loss incurred through
stoppages or any consequential damages. Warranty
for rubber parts like AVM’s, Belts, Hoses, O rings etc
will be six months from date of installation.
Limitations and Exclusions
This warranty does not apply to
1. To fair wear and tear or to damage due to
negligence or improper handling or incorrect
application or incorrect installation by the
purchaser, or his employees or agents or in the
case of repairs or alterations carried out by the
purchaser without our knowledge and written
approval.
2. To reconditioned or second-hand combination
sets or Engines. The Engines will be deemed to
have been taken over by the customer upon
dispatch from our works, in the case of direct
deliveries EX-Factory and from the godowns of
our authorized Dealers viz. Distributors and
Dealers, in the case of supplies from their stock
and this warranty will come into effect from that
time.
3. Incorrect operational & maintenance practices,
lapse in scheduled maintenance or maintenance
done by other than KOEL - Authorised dealership.
4. The cost of maintenance or regular service of
the engine.
5. Any damage due to idle storage of engine beyond
period of 6 months without treatment of long
storage.

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6. Any damage due to use of lubrication oil, coolant,
fuel quality and grade not recommended by
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
7. Any damage resulting from improper shutdown.
8. Any failure to meet its obligations hereunder
which are due to circumstances beyond its
reasonable control including but not limited to
industrial disputes, fire, severe weather
conditions, government decisions, material
shortage, power or machinery breakdown or
failure or war.
9. Gradual reduction in operating performance
commensurate with the age, kilometers covered
or operating hours, including but not limited to,
gradual loss of engine compression or gradual
increase in oil consumption due to normal
operating functions.
10. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to
goods beyond the delivery stated in our tender
and we will repair or replace free of charge goods
damaged in transit upto the point of delivery by
us, as specified above.
11. Any modification in engine without KOEL consent,
use of engine other than designed application or
changes in engine performance related settings
without KOEL consent.
This warranty is the only document given by us
warranting the Kirloskar R1040 / R1080 series engine.
No other document giving any warranty terms
conflicting these contents shall be considered and
entertained.
* KOEL recommends use of K Oil Super, K Cool
Super Plus Coolant & Kirloskar genuine filters to
be used in engine.
* KOEL will provide 2 free service checks (Namely
G1 & G2) for power generation application &
5 free service checks (Namely C1, M1, M2, M3
& M4) for off highway application. For availing
free service checks contact nearest KOEL
authorised service dealer or call us on toll free
number 1800-233-3344
* Consumables & spares required for free service
checks will be on chargeable basis.

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Your engine needs :
* Clean high speed diesel oil.
* Lubricating oil of specified quality and viscosity
grade.
* KOEL recommends use of K Oil Super.
* Fresh air for combustion of fuel, for cooling of
genset / radiator.
* Genuine spare parts for its maintenance.
* K - Cool Super Plus Coolant to avoid rust formation.
Service and Maintenance
* Sound service and maintenance practices will ensure
that the engine continues to meet your requirements.
Recommended preventive maintenance at regular
intervals must be observed. The service and
maintenance work should be carried out
conscientiously.
* Special care should be taken under abnormally
demanding operating conditions.
Maintenance and Repairs
* Shut down the engine before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
* When the work is complete, be sure to install safety
devices that may have been removed.
* If you have to work on a running engine, ensure that
all clothing is tight fitting and cannot entrap the
moving parts.
* Observe all industrial safety regulations when engine
are operating in enclosed spaces or underground.
* Please contact your Kirloskar Dealer for Spare parts
enquiry. Use only genuine spare parts.
Safety
* All Safety instructions (for both engine and operator)
in this manual are designed by the accompanying
symbol. Please follow them carefully.
* The attention of operating personnel should be
drawn to these instructions.
* General safety and accident prevention regulations
laid down by law must also be observed.
General

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2. Engine Description
2.1 Engine numbering system
2.2 Engine illustrations
2.3 Engine lifting device
2.4 Lube oil system
2.5 Fuel system
2.6 Cooling system
2.7 Electrical system

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2. Engine Description
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