Gaseous Fuel System; Carburetor (Lp Vapor); Air Cleaner - Kohler 10ERG Operation Manual

3.5 Gaseous Fuel System

The gaseous fuel system utilizes a fuel valve (with
solenoid) to control the fuel flow to the fuel regulator.
The generator-mounted
pressure as fuel passes to the carburetor.
Figure 3-4. The carburetor controls the ratio of fuel to air
under varying loads and speed conditions. Because the
carburetor receives fuel in a gaseous state, it does not
have to provide vaporization of the fuel.
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1. Gas fuel valve
2. Gas fuel regulator
Figure 3-4 Fuel Regulator and Valve

3.5.1 Carburetor (LP Vapor)

Generator sets are equipped with an emission certified
engine. No adjustments can be made. Contact an
authorized service distributor/dealer about adjustments
for altitude performance on emission certified engines.
14 Scheduled Maintenance
regulator reduces fuel
See
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3.6 Air Cleaner

At the interval specified in the service schedule, inspect,
clean, or replace the air cleaner element. Clean the
element more frequently in dirty, dusty conditions.
Check the element for accumulated oil or dirt that could
cause poor performance.
cleaner element. Follow the procedure described
below.
Air Cleaner Service Procedure
A dry-type air cleaner silences and filters the intake air.
The air intake silencer assembly connects to the intake
manifold via a flexible hose. Refer to Figure 3-5 during
this procedure.
1. Release the spring clips to open the housing and
remove the air silencer element.
2. Tap the element lightly against a flat surface to
dislodge loose surface dirt.
element in any liquid or use compressed air as
these will damage the filter element.
3. Examine the element and housing for damage.
Replace the element or housing if necessary.
4. Wipe the cover and base with a clean rag to remove
dirt. Make sure the sealing surfaces fit correctly
and reattach the spring clips.
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6 5
1. Cover
2. Spring clip(s)
3. Housing
4. Pressure tap,
(1/8--27 NPT)
Figure 3-5 Air Cleaner
Replace a damaged air
Do not clean the
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5. Element
6. Dust ejector
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