Kohler 8.5RES Portable Generator User Manual


 
Table of Contents
TP-6331 5/04 Table of Contents
Product Identification Information Inside front cover............................................
Safety Precautions and Instructions I........................................................
Introduction i...............................................................................
Service Assistance ii........................................................................
Section 1 Features 1........................................................................
1.1 Specifications 1.........................................................
1.2 Generator 1............................................................
1.3 Engine 1...............................................................
1.4 Advanced Digital Control 1...............................................
1.5 Generator Set Components 2.............................................
Section 2 Operation 3.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 3.....................................................
2.2 Exercising Generator Set 3...............................................
2.3 Generator Set Operation 3...............................................
2.3.1 Controls and Indicators 4........................................
2.3.2 Starting Generator Set 4.........................................
2.3.3 Stopping Generator Set 4........................................
2.4 Fault Shutdowns 5......................................................
2.4.1 Resetting Controller after a Fault Shutdown 6.......................
2.5 Continuous Power Mode 6...............................................
2.6 Battery Charger 7.......................................................
2.6.1 Battery Charger Operation 7......................................
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance 9..........................................................
3.1 Routine Maintenance 9..................................................
3.2 Service Schedule 10.....................................................
3.3 Lubrication System 11....................................................
3.3.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 11....................................
3.3.2 Oil Check 11....................................................
3.3.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 11....................................
3.3.4 Oil Change Procedure 11.........................................
3.4 Spark Plugs 12..........................................................
3.5 Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner 12.....................................
3.5.1 Precleaner Service 12............................................
3.5.2 Paper Element Service 13.........................................
3.6 Cooling System 14.......................................................
3.7 Exhaust System 14......................................................
3.8 Battery 14...............................................................
3.9 Battery Charger 15.......................................................
3.10 Circuit Protection 16......................................................
3.10.1 Line Circuit Breaker 16...........................................
3.10.2 Fuses 16.......................................................
3.11 Storage Procedure 16....................................................
3.11.1 Lubricating System 16............................................
3.11.2 Fuel System 16..................................................
3.11.3 Cylinder Lubrication 17...........................................
3.11.4 Exterior Preparation 17...........................................
3.11.5 Battery 17.......................................................