Storage Procedure - Kohler 13.5CCOZ Operation And Installation Manual

Keep the craft afloat until completing generator set
storage since the unit must be started during the storage
procedure.
1. Start and run generator set until it reaches
operating temperature, or about 15 minutes.
2. Stop generator set. Drain oil from crankcase while
engine is still warm. Refill crankcase with specified
weight oil.
Follow steps a.-e. or f.-i..
a. Close seacock and remove hose at seacock.
Place hose in a container of coolant/antifreeze.
Container should have approximately 1-2 U.S.
gallons (3.7-7.5 L) of antifreeze. Use a mixture
of 50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened
water.
b. With a suitable container at exhaust outlet, run
generator set until coolant discharges at
exhaust outlet or until coolant mixture is used
up. Do not allow coolant mixture to flow into
waterways.
c. Stop generator set.
d. Connect hose to seacock.
closed.
e. Check coolant level of heat exchanger and add
if necessary.
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Storage Procedure

NOTE
Leave seacock
-- Or --
f. Close seacock and drain all seawater out of
cooling system.
g. Drain seawater from strainer and seawater
pump.
h. Open petcock on heat exchanger to drain only
seawater. Use an air hose to blow out any
remaining seawater, if necessary.
coolant level of heat exchanger and add if
necessary.
i. Drain seawater from exhaust water line.
NOTE
If the craft is stored in freezing temperatures, be
sure anti-freeze can withstand the lowest
possible temperatures. Generally, a mixture of
50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened
water is sufficient.
3. Diesel fuel can be stored in the fuel tank for several
months.
4. Clean exterior of generator set and spread a light
film of oil or silicon spray over any exposed
surfaces which may be subject to rust or corrosion.
5. Seal air inlet, exhaust pipe, and fuel tank cap with
tape.
6. Disconnect and remove battery. Place battery in a
warm, dry location for storage period. Recharge
once a month to maintain full charge.
7. Cover entire unit with a dust cover.
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Scheduled Maintenance 3-23