Kohler 8.5RMY

TP-6049 9/0234 Section 6 Installation
charger into a 110 or 120-volt outlet connected to the
utility power.
6.8.5 Carburetor Heater
The generator set may be equipped with a carburetor
heater. The carburetor heater prevents condensation
and carburetor icing. The heater turns on when the
temperature at the thermostat falls below approximately
4_C(40_F) and turns off when the temperature rises
above approximately 16_C(60_F). The thermostat
continously senses temperature and controls the
carburetor heater.
The heater requires a continuous source of 120 V
power. The heater power cord and thermostat are
located in the generator set housing air intake
area/battery compartment. See Figure 6-10. Plug the
carburetor heater into an outlet that has continuous 120
volt power.
Figure 6-11 shows the heater power cord running from
inside the engine compartment to the air intake
area/battery compartment. The heater thermostat is
installed in the cord. Figure 6-12 shows the location of
the thermostat on the power cord.
Note: Do not place the heater thermostat inside the
generator set engine compartment. The
thermostat must be exposed to the ambient air.
The thermostat will shut off power to the heater
when the ambient temperature reaches
approximately 60_F(16_C).
Figure 6-11 shows the blower housing covers installed.
The covers are not used on all units.
A DC version of the carburetor heater is available. Refer
to the installation instructions provided with the DC
carburetor heater kit.
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1. Carburetor heater (air cleaner removed to show heater)
2. Blower housing covers (not used on all units)
3. Carburetor heater power cord
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Figure 6-11 Carburetor Heater Power Cord
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1. Thermostat
2. Connector
3. Heater
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Figure 6-12 Carburetor Heater with Thermostat