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Kohler Power Systems 8RESV User Manual

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TP-6881 7/1520 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
2.2.5 Resetting the Maintenance Timer
Model RESV (RDC2):
1. From the Overview menu, step down to the Genset
Run Time menu.
2. Press the Select button and then step down to the
Next Maintenance screen.
3. Press the Select button.
4. Press the Up arrow button so that “Reset Maint
Timer? Yes” is displayed.
5. Press the Select button. After about 2 minutes,
the new maintenance interval and date are
displayed.
Model R ESVL (DC2):
1. Press and hold the OFF and AUTO buttons
together until Maintenance Timer Reset is
displayed.
2. Release the OFF and AUTO buttons.
2.3 Spark Plugs
Airborne particles.
Can cause severe injury or
blindness.
Wear protective goggles and clothing
when using power tools, hand tools,
or compressed air.
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
Reset the spark plug gap or replace the plugs with new
plugs as necessary.
Note: To avoid stripping the threads, allow the engine to
cool before removing the spark plugs.
1. Clean the area around the base of the spark plug to
keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
2. Remove the spark plug and check its condition.
Replace the spark plug if it is worn or if its reuse is
questionable.
3. Check the spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge. See Figure 2-3 for the recommended spark
plug gap. Adjust the gap by carefully bending the
ground electrode. See Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5.
4. For easy removal, apply a light coating of
anti-seize lubricant to the cleaned spark plug
threads. Wipe away any excess compound.
5. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head.
Torque the spark p lug to 24.4--29.8 Nm
(18--22 ft. lb.)
Generator Set Model Spark Plug Gap
8/10/12RESV/RESVL 0.508 mm (0.020 in.)
Figure 2-3 Spark Plug Gap
1--514
Figure 2-4 Checking the Spark Plug Gap
1--511
Figure 2-5 Adjusting the Spark Plug Gap

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Kohler Power Systems 8RESV Specifications

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BrandKohler
ModelPower Systems 8RESV
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

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