Carburetor Heater - Kohler 8.5RES Operation And Installation

6.10.2 Carburetor Heater

An optional carburetor heater is recommended for
improved cold starting in locations where the ambient
temperature drops below 0_C (32 _F). 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 heater requires a continuous source of 120 VAC
power. The heater power cord and thermostat are
located in the generator set housing air intake
area/battery compartment. See Figure 6-16. Plug the
carburetor heater into an outlet that supplies continuous
120 VAC power.
The heater thermostat is installed in the cord.
Figure 6-20 shows the location of the thermostat on the
power cord.
Note: Do not place the heater thermostat inside the
generator set engine compartment.
thermostat must be exposed to the ambient air.
The thermostat will shut off power to the heater
when the ambient
approximately 60_F (16_C).
1. Thermostat
2. Connector
3. Heater
Figure 6-20 Carburetor Heater with Thermostat
36 Section 6 Installation
temperature reaches
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1. Carburetor heater (air cleaner removed to show heater)
2. Carburetor heater power cord
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Figure 6-19 Carburetor Heater
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