Kohler 8.5RMY Service Manual

TP-5867 11/02 15Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
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Example 1:
Temperature below 26.7
°C(80° F)
Hydrometer Reading 1.250
Electrolyte Temperature
--6.7
°C(20° F)
Subtract .024 Specific Gravity
Corrected Specific Gravity is 1.226
Example 2:
Temperature above 26.7
°C(80° F)
Hydrometer Reading 1.235
Electrolyte Temperature
37.8
°C (100°F)
Add .008 Specific Gravity
Corrected Specific Gravity is
1.243
The temperature correction amounts to about .004 (4 points) of
specific gravity for each 5.5°C(10°F) change in electrolyte
temperature.
Correction
5810322
Figure 2-14 Specific Gravity Temperature Correction
2.8 Storage Procedure
Perform the following storage procedure before taking a
generator set out of service for three months or longer.
Follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations, if
available, for fuel system and internal engine
component storage.
2.8.1 Lubricating System
Prepare the engine lubricating system for storage as
follows:
1. Run the generator set for a minimum of 30 minutes
to bring it to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop the generator set.
3. With the engine still warm, drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Remove and replace the oil filter.
5. Refill the crankcase with oil suited to the climate.
6. Run the generator set for two minutes to distribute
the clean oil.
7. Stop the generator set.
8. Check the oil level and adjust, if needed.
2.8.2 Fuel System
Prepare the fuel system for storage as follows:
1. Start the generator set.
2. With the generator set running, shut off the gas
supply.
3. Run the generator set until the engine stops.
4. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position.

Kohler 8.5RMY Specifications

General

Model	8.5RMY
Type	Portable Generator
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Starting System	Electric Start
Displacement	429 cc
Noise Level	72 dB
AC Output	120/240V
Starting Watts	8500 W
Running Watts	6800 W
Rated Wattage	6800 W
Weight	200 lbs
Engine Type	4-Stroke OHV
Outlets	4x 120V 20A, 1 x 120/240V 30A