Kohler 5CKM User Manual

TP-5393 9/934-2 Troubleshooting
Corrective ActionPossible CauseProblem
Lacks power
Air cleaner clogged Clean or replace element
Improper cooling Inspect cooling system
Engine overload Reduce load
Bad or stale fuel Replace
Faulty spark plug Replace or regap spark plugs
Carburetor adjustment wrong Adjust
Carbon build--up
Have unit serviced by an authorized
Kohler service dealer/distributor
Governor not properly adjusted or defective
Have unit serviced by an authorized
Kohler service dealer/distributor
Operates erratically
Air cleaner clogged Clean or replace element
Stale or bad fuel Replace
Faulty spark plug Replace or regap spark plugs
Carburetor adjustment wrong Adjust
Governor not properly adjusted or defective
Have unit serviced by an authorized
Kohler service dealer/distributor
Overheats
Improper cooling Check intake and outlet openings
Air cleaner clogged Clean or replace element
Carburetor adjustment too lean Adjust
Generator
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
No AC output
Circuit breaker in OFF Position Reset to ON position
AC Circuit breakertripping due to overload on
generator set
Reduce load
(see Wattage Requirements)
Short circuit in vehicle circuit causing breaker
to trip
Reset—ifit tripsrepeatedly,stop setand
contact service center
General malfunction such as faulty
component or other internal fault
Contact generator service dealer/
distriubtor for repairs
Low output or
excessive drop in
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Engine speed too low
Contact generator service dealer/
distributor for repairs
voltage
Generator overloaded Reduce load
Voltage regulator adjustment
Contact generator service dealer/
distributor
No battery charging
output (if equipped)
Defective battery charging alternator
Contact generator service dealer/
distributor

Kohler 5CKM Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	5CKM
Category	Inverter
Language	English