Kohler 8E - Service Schedule

TP-6277 10/0312 Scheduled Maintenance
See the Safety Precautions and Instructions at the
beginning of this manual before attempting to service,
repair, or operate the generator set. Have an authorized
distributor/dealer perform generator set service.
Engine Service. Perform generator set engine service
at the intervals specified by the engine operation
manual.
Generator Set Service. Perform generator set service
at the intervals specified by the generator set operation
manual.
If the generator set operates under dusty or dirty
conditions, use dry compressed air to blow dust out of
the alternator. With the generator set running, direct the
stream of air in through the cooling slots at the alternator
end.
Routine Maintenance. Refer to the following generator
set service schedule, the engine service schedule, and
the hourmeter located on the generator set controller to
determine when to schedule routine maintenance.
Service more frequently generator sets that are subject
to extreme weather or dusty or dirty conditions.
Service Log. Use the Operating Hour Service Log
located in the back of this manual to document
performed services.
Service Schedule. Perform maintenance on each item
in the service schedule at the designated intervals for
the life of the generator set. For example, an item
requiring service every 100 hours or 3 months also
requires service after 200 hours or 6 months, 300 hours
or 9 months, and so on.
x:sm:004:001
3.2 Service Schedule
Perform Service at Intervals Indicated (X)
Before
Starting
After 50
Hrs. or 1
Month
Every
100 Hrs.
or 3
Months
Every
200 Hrs.
or 3
Months
Every
400 Hrs.
or 6
Months
Every
500 Hrs.
or Yearly
FUEL SYSTEM
Check the fuel level and fill as necessary X
Lubricate the carburetor and choke linkage
X
(Break-in
period)
X
Replace the fuel filter X
Check the carburetor no load speed X
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Check the oil level in the crankcase and add oil as
necessary
X
Replace the oil in crankcase * X
Replace the lube oil filter element * X
COOLING SYSTEM
Check the coolant level and fill as necessary X
Check the seawater outlet and clean as necessary
X
(During
operation)
Adjust the tension of the seawater pump belt
X
(Break-in
period)
X
Check the condition of the heat exchanger
anticorrosion zinc
X
Check the function of the siphon break, if equipped X
Replace the seawater pump impeller X
Check the thermostat function X
Replace the heat exchanger anticorrosion zinc X
Flush the cooling system X
* Service more frequently if operated in dusty areas.