Starting The Generator Set - Kohler 6EOD Operation

2.6.2

Starting the Generator Set

WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause
fainting, or death.
The exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Operating the generator set. Carbon monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting, or death. Be especially careful if
operating the generator set when moored or anchored under
calm conditions because gases may accumulate. If operating
the generator set dockside, moor the craft so that the exhaust
discharges on the lee side (the side sheltered from the wind).
Always be aware of others, making sure your exhaust is
directed away from other boats and buildings.
Note: Opening the seacock.
generator set, open the seacock to allow cooling
water passage. Failure to do so could damage
the seawater pump impeller and cause serious
engine overheating damage.
Note: Transfer switch.
ship-to-shore transfer switch, if equipped, is in
the ship position.
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severe nausea,
system must be
Before starting the
Check that the marine
Note: If the generator set does not start after 3 crank
attempts (an overcrank fault occurs):
1) Close the seacock.
2) Completely drain the water from the
exhaust system at the silencer's drain plug.
3) Do not attempt generator set restart.
4) Contact an authorized Kohlerr distributor/dealer.
A water-filled exhaust piping and silencer may
further hinder generator starting and cause
seawater entry into the engine cylinders through
the exhaust valves.
engine may cause major engine damage that the
Kohler Co. warranty does not cover.
The following procedures describe the actions required
to start the generator set.
The controller attempts to start the generator set three
times. If the generator set does not start in three
attempts, the system shuts down on an overcrank fault.
Local Starting.
Move the generator set master switch to the RUN
position. The ADC 2100 attempts to start the generator
set in three crank cycles (crank cycle time is
pre-programmed).
Auto (Automatic) Starting.
Move the generator set master switch to the AUTO
position to allow startup by the ATS, remote start/stop
switch or remote digital gauge. A remote start/stop
switch or digital gauge can be connected to the
customer interface connection (P21 connector, leads
3 and 4). See the wiring diagram in Section 5.
Note: The ADC 2100 allows three crank cycle attempts
before the overcrank shutdown occurs.
Water ingested into the
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