Storage Procedure - Kohler 24RCL Operation

4.9 Storage Procedure

DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
Connecting the battery and the battery charger.
Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death.
Reconnect the battery correctly, positive to positive and
negative to negative, to avoid electrical shock and damage to
the battery charger and battery(ies).
electrician install the battery(ies).
Follow the procedure below when storing your
generator set for a long period (3 months or more).
1. Start and run the generator set until it reaches
operating temperature or about 15 minutes.
2. Stop the generator set.
3. Change the oil and oil filter; see Section 4.3.4, Oil
and Filter Change.
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4. Check the engine coolant protection; see
5. Keep spark plugs in their holes or seal spark plug
6. Clean the exterior of the generator set and spread
7. Seal the air inlet, exhaust pipe, and fuel tank cap
8. Disconnect and remove the battery. Place the
Have a qualified
9. Select a well-ventilated (not humid or dusty)
10. Cover the entire unit with a dust cover.
Section 4.6.
Note: Use antifreeze capable of withstanding the
lowest possible temperatures.
holes with suitable threaded metal plugs.
a light film of oil or silicon spray over any exposed
surfaces that may be subject to rust or corrosion.
with tape.
battery in a warm, dry location for the storage
period. Recharge the battery once a month to
maintain a full charge.
location to store the generator.
Note: Run the generator set once a month
whenever possible.
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