Section 7 Generator Troubleshooting; General; General Troubleshooting - Kohler 7.5EOR Service

Commercial/recreational mobile generator sets

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7.1 General

Before beginning the troubleshooting procedures, read

all the safety precautions at the beginning of this

manual. The following tests include additional safety

precautions; OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS!

WARNING

Hazardous voltage.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Operate the generator set only when

all guards and electrical enclosures

are in place.

Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can

cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible

whenever electricity is present. Turn off the main circuit

breakers of all power sources before servicing the equipment.

Configure the installation to electrically ground the generator

set, transfer switch, and related equipment and electrical

circuits to comply with applicable codes and standards. Never

contact electrical leads or appliances when standing in water

or on wet ground because these conditions increase the risk of

electrocution.

Short circuits.

Hazardous voltage/current can cause

severe injury or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury

and/or equipment damage.

connections with tools or jewelry while making adjustments or

repairs. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment.

High voltage test. Hazardous voltage can cause severe

injury or death. Follow the instructions of the test equipment

manufacturer when performing high-voltage tests on the rotor

or stator. An improper test procedure can damage equipment

or lead to generator set failure.

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