Kohler 8.5RMY

TP-6049 9/0210 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Procedure
System Component or Procedure
See
Section
Visually
Inspect
Check Change Clean Test
Frequency
Fuel
Flexible lines and connections X R Quarterly
Main tank supply level X Weekly
Fuel piping X Yearly
Lubrication
3.3
Oil level X X Daily or before use
Crankcase breather* X X Yearly or 500 hours
Change oil X Yearly or 100 hours
Replace filter* X Yearly or 200 hours
Cooling
3.6
Air ducts, louvers X X Yearly
Exhaust Line
3.7
Leakage X X Weekly
Insulation, fire hazards X Yearly
Hangers and supports X Yearly
DC Electrical System
3.8
Battery charger operation, charge rate (if equipped) X Monthly
Remove corrosion, clean and dry battery and rack X X Yearly
Clean and tighten battery terminals X X Yearly
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity[
X Yearly
AC Electrical System
Visible wear or damage X Quarterly
Wire abrasions where subject to motion X X Six Months
Tighten control and power wiring connections X Yearly
Wire-cable insulation breakdown* X 3 Years or 500 hours
Engine And Mounting
Visible wear or damage X Weekly
Air cleaner service 3.5 R Yearly or 100 hours
Spark plugs 3.4 X Yearly or 300 hours
Remote Control System
Compartment condition X X Weekly
Remote control X Monthly
Run generator set X Weekly
Generator
Visible wear or damage 2.1 X Quarterly
Exercise generator set 2.2 X Monthly
Rotor and stator* X X Yearly
Measure and record resistance readings of
windings with insulation tester (Megger, with
SCR assembly or rectifier disconnected)
X 3 Years
General Condition of Equipment
Evidence of vibration, leakage, excessive noise,
temperature, or deterioration
X X X Weekly
Interior of sound shield housing X X Quarterly
* Consult your local distributor/dealer for parts or service.
[ Not necessary for maintenance-free batteries.
XAction
R Replace as necessary
Figure 3-1 Service Schedule