Kohler Aegis ELH775 Service Manual page 54

Lubrication System
7. Reinstall oil fi ll cap/dipstick and tighten securely.
8. Start engine; check for oil leaks. Stop engine; correct
leaks. Recheck oil level.
9. Dispose of used oil and fi lter in accordance with
local ordinances.
OIL SENTRY
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This switch is designed to prevent engine from starting
in a low oil or no oil condition. Oil Sentry
down a running engine before damage occurs. In some
applications this switch may activate a warning signal.
Read your equipment manuals for more information.
Oil Sentry pressure switch is installed in breather cover.
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Installation
1. Apply pipe sealant with Tefl on
Thread Sealant or equivalent) to threads of switch.
2. Install switch into tapped hole in breather cover.
3. Torque switch to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lb.).
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Testing
Compressed air, a pressure regulator, pressure gauge,
and a continuity tester are required to test switch.
1. Connect continuity tester across blade terminal and
metal case of switch. With 0 psi pressure applied to
switch, tester should indicate continuity (switch
closed).
2. Gradually increase pressure to switch. As pressure
increases through range of 2-5 psi tester should
indicate a change to no continuity (switch open).
Switch should remain open as pressure is increased
to 90 psi maximum.
3. Gradually decrease pressure through range of 2-5
psi. Tester should indicate a change to continuity
(switch closed) down to 0 psi.
4. Replace switch if it does not operate as specifi ed.
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