Kohler 8.5RMY

Table of Contents
TPMP-6049 9/02 Table of Contents
Product Identification Information Inside front cover............................................
Safety Precautions and Instructions I........................................................
Introduction i...............................................................................
Service Assistance ii........................................................................
Section 1 Features 1........................................................................
1.1 Specifications 1.........................................................
1.2 Generator 1............................................................
1.3 Engine 1...............................................................
1.4 Controller 1............................................................
1.5 Service Views 2........................................................
Section 2 Operation 5.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 5.....................................................
2.2 Exercising the Generator Set 5...........................................
2.3 Decision-Maker 1 Controller Operation 6...................................
2.3.1 Controls and Indicators 6........................................
2.3.2 Starting the Generator Set 6......................................
2.3.3 Stopping the Generator Set 6.....................................
2.3.4 Fault Shutdowns 7..............................................
2.3.5 Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown 7....................
2.4 Circuit Protection 7......................................................
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 13.........................................
3.6 Cooling System 14.......................................................
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............................
3.8.4 Charging 16.....................................................
3.9 Storage Procedure 17....................................................
3.9.1 Lubricating System 17............................................
3.9.2 Fuel System 17..................................................
3.9.3 Cylinder Lubrication 17...........................................
3.9.4 Exterior Preparation 17...........................................
3.9.5 Battery 17.......................................................
Section 4 Troubleshooting 19.................................................................
Section 5 Wiring Diagrams 21................................................................
5.1 Specification Numbers 21.................................................
5.2 Controller Wiring Diagram Reference 21....................................