Kohler 8E - Starting the Generator Set; Stopping the Generator Set

TP-6277 10/03 Operation 7
Note: Close seacock if water enters the exhaust
system. If water enters the exhaust system,
close the seacock and drain water from the
exhaust system at the silencer drain plug before
attempting to start the generator set. If excessive
cranking is a chronic problem, have the unit,
including the exhaust system, serviced by an
authorized Kohler distributor/dealer.
Note: Starter motor cooldown. Do not crank engine
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Allow a 60-second cooldown period between
cranking attempts if the engine does not start. If
the unit fails to start after three attempts, contact
an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for repair.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in
starter motor burnout.
The following table describes the allowable c ranking
time:
Cranking
Attempts
Seacock
Position
Cranking
Time
1 Open up to 10 seconds
2 Close up to 10 seconds
3 Close up to 10 seconds
Allow a 60-second cooldown period between cranking
attempts.
If the units fails to start after 3 attempts, contact an
authorized Kohlerr distributor/dealer for repair.
Once unit is running, immediately open the seacock.
2.6.1 Starting the Generator Set
The following table describes the actions required to
start the generator set.
Explosion.
Gasoline vapors can cause
explosion and severe injury or
death.
Before starting the generator set,
operate the blower 4 minutes and
check the engine compartment for
gasoline vapors.
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1 Operate the blower.
Operate the blower 4 minutes and check the engine
compartment for gasoline vapors.
2 Fuel shut-off valve
Open the manual fuel shut-off valve, if equipped.
3 Starting
Place the generator set controller start/stop switch
or the remote start/stop switch in the START
position.
2.6.2 Stopping the Generator Set
The following table describes the actions required to
stop the generator set.
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1 Cooldown
Run generator set at no load for 5 minutes to ensure
adequate engine cooldown.
2 Stopping
Place controller start/stop switch or remote
start/stop switch in the STOP position and wait until
the generator set comes to a complete stop.
3 Fuel shut-off valve
Close the manual fuel shut-off valve, if equipped.