Section 2 Operation; Operating Area; Prestart Checklist - Kohler 15RES Manual

2.1 Operating Area

WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause
fainting, or death.
The exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Carbon monoxide symptoms. Carbon monoxide can
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide
is a poisonous gas present in exhaust gases.
monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas
that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Carbon
monoxide poisoning symptoms include but are not limited to
the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms and carbon monoxide
poisoning is possible, seek fresh air immediately and remain
active. Do not sit, lie down, or fall asleep. Alert others to the
possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Seek medical
attention if the condition of affected persons does not improve
within minutes of breathing fresh air.
Keep the generator set area clear. Maintain at least
1.5 m (5 ft.) of clearance on all sides of the generator
set. Verify that there are no windows, air vents, or other
openings in the building within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the
generator set exhaust outlet in any direction.
Do not locate patios, decks, play areas, or animal
shelters near the generator set. Keep items such as
lawn furniture, toys, sports equipment, and all
combustible materials away from the generator set
exhaust outlet. Remind family members, children,
and visitors to use caution near the generator set.
Generator sets connected to automatic transfer
switches start automatically during exercise periods
and power outages.
components become hot when the generator set is
running and remain hot for a time after the generator
set shuts down.
TP-6344 4/09
severe nausea,
system must be
Notice
Some generator

2.2 Prestart Checklist

To ensure continued satisfactory operation perform the
following checks or inspections before or at each
startup, as designated, and at the intervals specified in
the service schedule. In addition, some checks require
verification after the unit starts.
Air Cleaner. Check for a clean and installed air cleaner
element to prevent unfiltered air from entering the
engine.
Air Inlets. Check for obstructions that could block the
flow of cooling air. Keep the air intake area clean. Do not
leave rags, tools, or debris on or near the generator set.
Battery. Check for tight battery connections. Consult
Carbon
the battery manufacturer's instructions regarding
battery care and maintenance.
Coolant Level. Check the coolant level according to the
cooling system maintenance information.
Note: Block heater damage. The block heater will fail
if the energized heater element is not immersed
in coolant. Fill the cooling system before turning
on the block heater. Run the engine until it is
warm, and refill the radiator to purge the air from
the system before energizing the block heater.
Drive Belt(s). Check the belt condition of the water
pump and battery charging alternator belt(s).
Exhaust System.
blockages. Check the silencer and piping condition and
check for tight exhaust system connections.
Inspect the exhaust system components for cracks and
corrosion (exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, exhaust
clamps, and silencer).
D
Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace
them as needed.
D
Check that there are no combustible materials near
the exhaust outlet.
D
Check that the exhaust outlet is unobstructed.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
installation and operation of carbon monoxide (CO)
detectors on each level of any building near the
set
generator set.
Oil Level. Maintain the oil level at or near, not over, the
full mark on the dipstick.

Section 2 Operation

Check for exhaust leaks and
Check for the
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