Kohler 12RES

Table of Contents
Product Identification Information ............................................ Inside front cover
Safety Precautions and Instructions ........................................................ I
Introduction ............................................................................... t
Service Assistance ........................................................................ ti
Section I Specifications and Features ...................................................... 1
1.1 Specifications ......................................................... 1
1.2 Generator ............................................................ 1
1.3 Engine ............................................................... 1
1.4 Advanced Digital Control ............................................... 1
1.5 Service Views ........................................................ 2
Section 2 Operation ....................................................................... 3
2.1 Prestart Checklist ..................................................... 3
2.2 Exercising the Generator Set ........................................... 3
2.3 Generator Set Operation ............................................... 3
2.3.1 Controls and Indicators ........................................ 4
2.3.2 Starting the Generator Set ...................................... 4
2.3.3 Stopping the Generator Set ..................................... 4
2.3.4 Fault Shutdowns .............................................. 5
2.3.5 Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown .................... 6
2.3.6 Continuous Power Mode ....................................... 6
2.4 Circuit Protection ...................................................... 7
2.4.1 Line Circuit Breaker ........................................... 7
2.4.2 Fuses ....................................................... 7
2.5 Battery Charger ....................................................... 7
2.5.1 Battery Charger Operation ...................................... 8
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance .......................................................... 9
3.1 Routine Maintenance .................................................. 9
3.2 Service Schedule ..................................................... 9
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 ......................................... 12
3.6 Cooling System ....................................................... 13
3.7 Exhaust System ...................................................... 14
3.8 Battery ............................................................... 14
3.8.1 Cleaning the Battery ........................................... 15
3.8.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level ............................... 15
3.8.3 Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity ............................ 16
3.9 Battery Charger ....................................................... 17
3.10 Storage Procedure .................................................... 17
3.10.1 Lubricating System ............................................ 17
3.10.2 Fuel System .................................................. 17
3.10.3 Cylinder Lubrication ........................................... 17
3.10.4 Exterior Preparation ........................................... 17
3.10.5 Battery ....................................................... 18
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