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- Page 1 Operation Commercial Generator Sets Models: 15RYG 30RYG Controller: Advanced Digital Control (ADC 2100) TP-6197 3/06c...
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Page 2: Product Identification Information
California Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Product Identification Information Product identification numbers determine service parts. Controller Identification Record the product identification numbers in the spaces Record the controller description from the generator set below immediately after unpacking the products so that operation manual, spec sheet, or sales invoice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product Identification Information ............Safety Precautions and Instructions . - Page 4 Notes Table of Contents TP-6197 3/06...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Accidental Starting WARNING Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer WARNING switches, switchgear, and accessories, can cause bodily harm and pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operated, or Explosion. maintained. To prevent accidents be aware of potential dangers and act Can cause severe injury or death. - Page 6 Battery gases. Explosion can cause Servicing the fuel system. A flash Generator set operation. Carbon severe injury or death. Battery gases fire can cause severe injury or death. monoxide can cause severe nausea, can cause an explosion. Do not smoke Do not smoke or permit flames or fainting, or death.
- Page 7 Fuel System Gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel WARNING vapors can cause severe injury or death. Fuel leakage can cause an explosion. Check the LP vapor gas or WARNING natural gas fuel system for leakage by using a soap and water solution with the fuel system test pressurized to Moving parts.
- Page 8 Disconnecting the electrical load. Short circuits. Hazardous Heavy Equipment Hazardous voltage cause voltage/current can cause severe severe injury or death. Disconnect injury or death. Short circuits can WARNING the generator set from the load by cause bodily injury and/or equipment turning off the line circuit breaker or by damage.
- Page 9 Notice NOTICE This generator set has been rewired from its nameplate voltage 246242 NOTICE Voltage reconnection. Affix a notice to the generator set after reconnecting the set to a voltage different from the voltage on the nameplate. Order voltage reconnection decal 246242 from authorized service...
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Page 11: Introduction
Operation Manual Supplement (Engine) TP-6101 Parts Catalog* TP-6319 Information in this publication represents data available at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to Service Manual (Engine) TP-6327 change this publication and the products represented Service Manual (Generatot Set) -
Page 12: Service Assistance
Visit the Kohler Power Systems website at Phone: (86) 21 6288 0500 KohlerPower.com. Fax: (86) 21 6288 0550 Look at the labels and stickers on your Kohler product India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or review the appropriate literature or documents India Regional Office included with the product. -
Page 13: Section 1 Service Views
Section 1 Service Views ADV-6916A-C SERVICE-SIDE VIEW GM39949D-G NONSERVICE-SIDE VIEW 1. Air cleaner 16. Fuses F1--F3 2. Oil check 17. Generator set master switch 3. Oil fill (on valve cover) 18. Advanced Digital Control, ADC 2100 4. Fuel/air mixer 19. Runtime hour display 5. - Page 14 Notes Section 1 Service Views TP-6197 3/06...
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Page 15: Section 2 Operation
Drive Belt(s). Check the belt condition of the water Note: Have setup and adjustments of the ADC 2100 pump and battery charging alternator belt(s). performed only by an authorized Kohler Exhaust System. Check for exhaust leaks and distributor/dealer. The setup and adjustments blockages. -
Page 16: Controls And Indicators
The LED display indicates generator set status as shown in Figure 2-2. The display is active when generator set is reconnected to a different voltage and/or frequency, refer to an authorized Kohler the master switch is in the RUN or AUTO position and distributor/dealer... -
Page 17: Fault Warnings And Shutdowns
2.3.4 Fault Warnings and Shutdowns controller is reset. See Section 2.3.5 to reset the controller after a fault shutdown. The controller resets automatically after a battery voltage fault condition is The controller displays a fault code but the generator set corrected. - Page 18 Code Fault Description Check Auxiliary fault Input from a customer-supplied switch that Check the cause of the auxiliary fault. input shutdown closes when the fault is active. The generator set shuts down 0.3 seconds after the fault is detected and will not start when the fault is active (input is grounded).
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Page 19: Resetting Controller After Fault Shutdown
2.3.5 Resetting Controller after a Fault 2.3.6 Controller Power Down Shutdown The ADC 2100 is powered by the generator set engine starting battery. Always identify and correct the cause of a fault shutdown before resetting the controller. Use the When the generator set master switch is in the AUTO following procedure to reset the generator set controller position, the controller automatically powers down 48 after a fault shutdown. - Page 20 Notes Section 2 Operation TP-6197 3/06...
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Page 21: Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance 3.1 General Maintenance Servicing the exhaust system. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The engine and exhaust system components become extremely WARNING hot during operation. Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed moving parts can cause severe injury or death. -
Page 22: Service Schedule
3.2 Service Schedule Perform maintenance on each item in the service schedule at the designated intervals for the life of the generator set. Reference Before 100 Hr. 300 Hr. 400 Hr. Section Starting (3 Mo.) (6 Mo.) (Yearly) Perform Service at Intervals Indicated (X) Weekly Fuel System Check the fuel level and fill as necessary (LP) -
Page 23: Maintenance And Service Parts
Ambient Temperature SAE Viscosity Grade Maintenance Kit (includes air cleaner --18_C (0_F) or above 10W-30 element, belt, and oil filter): Below --18_C (0_F) 5W-30 GM35030-KP1 15RYG Figure 3-2 Engine Oil Selection 30RYG GM35030-KP2 Air Cleaner Element GM16944 Belt 15RYG GM28353... -
Page 24: Oil Filter Change
10. Stop the generator set. Check the oil level. Add oil, 3.5 Gaseous Fuel System as necessary, to bring the level up to the Full mark. The gaseous fuel system utilizes a fuel valve (with solenoid) to control the fuel flow to the fuel regulator. Note: Too high an oil level causes high oil consumption and engine carbonizing. -
Page 25: Air Cleaner
3.6 Air Cleaner 3.7 Exhaust System At the interval specified in the service schedule, inspect, WARNING clean, or replace the air cleaner element. Clean the element more frequently in dirty, dusty conditions. Check the element for accumulated oil or dirt that could cause poor performance. -
Page 26: Cooling System
3.8 Cooling System 3.8.2 Draining Cooling System The radiator contains a coolant drain valve to drain the WARNING cooling system. When draining the coolant, remove the radiator’s pressure cap: this will allow the entire system to drain and will prevent air pockets from forming and restricting coolant passage to the block. -
Page 27: Flushing And Cleaning
6. Remove the radiator’s pressure cap. 3.8.5 Pressure Cap 7. Add coolant to the radiator to just below the The cooling system utilize a pressure cap to raise the overflow tube on the filler neck. See Section 1, boiling point of the coolant, enabling higher operating Service Views, for the overflow tube location. - Page 28 4. Remove spark plugs, one at a time, and examine. Identify a normal spark plug in good operating condition by observing a light tan or gray deposit on the firing tip. See Figure 3-10 to evaluate engine condition by color/condition of a problem spark plug.
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Page 29: Battery
7. Use a gapping tool to gently bend side electrode Battery electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid. Battery acid can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid can cause closer to or farther from the center electrode to set blindness and burn skin. Always wear splashproof safety the correct gap. -
Page 30: Belt Check
3.11 Belt Check 3.12 Storage Procedure Check the belt tension at the intervals specified in the Follow the procedure below when storing your service schedule. If the tension is not within generator set for a long period (3 months or more). specification, adjust as necessary using the following 1. -
Page 31: Section 4 Troubleshooting
Section 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Introduction If the procedures in this manual do not explain how to correct the problem, contact an authorized distributor/ Use the following charts to diagnose and correct dealer. Maintain a record of repairs and adjustments common problems. First check for simple causes such performed on the equipment. -
Page 32: Circuit Protection
4.3 Circuit Protection F4- -F7 Engine Fuses. See Figure 4-2 and the wiring diagrams. If the generator set circuit breaker trips or the fuses blow Fuse Description Part Number repeatedly, see Section 4, Troubleshooting, for possible 10 Amp Auxiliary Winding 358337 causes. -
Page 33: Appendix A Abbreviations
Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere cubic feet per minute est. estimated ABDC after bottom dead center center of gravity E-Stop emergency stop alternating current cubic inch displacement etc. et cetera (and so forth) analog to digital centerline... - Page 34 (2 bytes) Motoren-und Turbinen-Union read only memory KBus Kohler communication protocol megawatt rot. rotate, rotating kilogram milliwatt revolutions per minute μF kg/cm kilograms per square microfarad right side centimeter N, norm.
- Page 36 For the nearest sales/service outlet in the US and Canada, phone 1-800-544-2444 KohlerPower.com Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters TP-6197 3/06c 7 Jurong Pier Road Singapore 619159 E 2004, 2006, 2008 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved. Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455...