Kohler 6VSG User Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Service Assistance................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 1. Descriptions and Service Views ........................................................................................................... 15
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
1.2 Engine .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3 Generator Set Enclosure ........................................................................................................................................ 15
1.4 Alternator ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
1.5 Controller ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
1.6 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
1.6.1 Carburetor Heater .................................................................................................................................... 18
1.6.2 OnCue® Plus Generator Management System ....................................................................................... 18
1.6.3 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) .................................................................................................... 18
1.6.4 Communications Kit ................................................................................................................................. 18
1.6.5 Oil Makeup Kit.......................................................................................................................................... 18
1.7 Service Views ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Section 2. Generator Set Operation ....................................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Prestart Checklist ................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.3 Exercising the Generator Set ................................................................................................................................. 22
2.4 Generator Set Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 22
2.4.1 Local Starting and Stopping ..................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.2 Remote Starting and Stopping ................................................................................................................. 22
2.4.3 Engine Start Crank Cycle ......................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.4 Engine Cooldown ..................................................................................................................................... 23
2.4.5 Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................................ 23
2.5 Exercise ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
2.6 Faults ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.6.1 Warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 24
2.6.2 Shutdowns ............................................................................................................................................... 24
2.6.3 Resetting the Controller After a Fault Shutdown ...................................................................................... 25
Section 3. VSC Controller Operation...................................................................................................................... 27
3.1 VSC Generator Set Controller ................................................................................................................................ 27
3.2 Control and Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 27
3.2.1 Controller Keypad .................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.2 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.3 LCD Display ............................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 Controller Power..................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Battery Charging .................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.5 Changing Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 31
3.5.1 Procedure to Change Settings ................................................................................................................. 31
3.6 Setting the Exerciser .............................................................................................................................................. 33
3.6.1 Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up ........................................................................................... 33
3.6.2 Changing the Exercise Settings ............................................................................................................... 33
3.7 VSC Controller Menus............................................................................................................................................ 33
3.8 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................. 34
3.9 Overview Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.10 Engine Metering Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 36
3.11 Generator Metering Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 37
3.11.1 Calibration ................................................................................................................................................ 37

Kohler 6VSG Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	6VSG
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English