TP-5977 7/98 Scheduled Maintenance 5
Section 3. Scheduled Maintenance
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect battery cables before
working on generator set. (Remove
negative (--) lead first when
disconnecting battery. Reconnect
negative (--) lead last when
reconnecting battery.)
WARNING
Disabling generator set. Accidental starting can cause
severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set
or connected equipment, disable the generator set asfollows:
1) Turn the generator set master switch to OFF position.
2) Disconnect power to battery charger. 3) Remove battery
cables (remove negative (--) lead first). Reconnect negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent starting of generator set by an
automatic transfer switch or remote start/stop switch.
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do notwork ongeneratorsetuntilitis
allowed to cool.
WARNING
Servicing exhaust system. Hot parts can cause severe
injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. An engine
becomes hot while running and exhaust system components
become extremely hot.
Hazardous voltage. Moving rotor.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate generator set only with all
guards and electrical enclosures in
place.
WARNING
Servicing generatorsetwhenoperating. Exposedmoving
parts can cause severe injury or death. Keep hands, feet,
hair,clothing,and testleads awayfrombeltsandpulleyswhen
generator set is running. Replace guards, screens, and
covers before operating generator set.
Alternatorservice. Undernormaloperatingconditions
thegenerator set alternator doesnot requirescheduled
service. Refer to the service schedule for items that
require maintenance.
Engine service. Perform generator set engine service
attheintervalsspecifiedbytheengineserviceliterature.
Contact an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer
to obtain engine service literature.
Generator set service. If the generator set operates
under dusty or dirty conditions, use dry compressed air
toblowdustoutof thegenerator. Withthegeneratorset
running, direct the stream of air in through the cooling
slots at the generator end.
See Safety Precautions and Instructions at the
beginning of this manual before attempting to service,
repair,oroperatethegeneratorset. Haveanauthorized
Kohler service distributor/dealer perform all generator
service.
Routine maintenance. Refer to the service schedule
following and the hourmeter located on the generator
setcontrollertoscheduleroutinemaintenance. Service
units subject to extreme weather, long operatinghours,
or dusty or dirty conditions more frequently.
Serviceschedule. Performmaintenanceoneachitem
intheservicescheduleatthedesignatedintervalforthe
life of the generator set.
Tools. Tools and instruments to perform some
maintenance items are not generally available to the
generator set owner. Therefore, have service
performed by an authorized distributor/dealer.
Tune-ups. Have the generator set tuned-up by an
authorized distributor/dealer. Tune-ups improve
performance and ensure continuous satisfactory
operation during a long, trouble-free service life.
All generator sets are equipped with an emission
certified engine. Emission certified engines are fitted
with carburetors that have no possible adjustments.
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