Kohler 10EORDB Operation
Kohler 10EORDB Operation

Kohler 10EORDB Operation

Commercial/recreational mobile generator sets

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10EORDB/EORZDB
15EORDB/EORZDB
20EORDB/EORZDB
9EFORDB/EFORZDB
12.5EFORDB/EFORZDB
16.5EFORDB/EFORZDB
Operation
Generator Sets
Models:
30EORZDB
40EORZDB
25EFORZDB
33EFORZDB
TP-6551 2/14b

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  • Page 1 Operation Commercial/Recreational Mobile Generator Sets Models: 10EORDB/EORZDB 15EORDB/EORZDB 20EORDB/EORZDB 30EORZDB 40EORZDB 9EFORDB/EFORZDB 12.5EFORDB/EFORZDB 16.5EFORDB/EFORZDB 25EFORZDB 33EFORZDB TP-6551 2/14b...
  • 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 Engine Identification Product identification numbers determine service parts. Record the product identification numbers in the spaces Record the product identification information from the below immediately after unpacking the products so that engine nameplate.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Identification Information ............. Safety Precautions and Instructions .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents, continued Section 4 Troubleshooting ..............Fault Codes .
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety Precautions and Instructions Accidental Starting Servicing the fuel system. A flash IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Electromechanical equipment, fire can cause severe injury or death. including generator sets, transfer Do not smoke or permit flames or WARNING switches, switchgear, and accessories, sparks near the fuel injection system, can cause bodily harm and pose fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other...
  • Page 6 Hazardous Noise Generator set operation. Carbon Inspecting the exhaust system. monoxide can cause severe nausea, Carbon monoxide can cause severe fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide nausea, fainting, or death. For the CAUTION is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, safety of the vehicle’s occupants, install nonirritating gas that can cause death if a carbon monoxide detector.
  • Page 7 Short circuits. Hazardous Combustible materials. Fire can CAUTION voltage/current can cause severe cause severe injury or death. A hot injury or death. Short circuits can generator set can ignite debris in the cause bodily injury and/or equipment compartment. Keep the compartment damage.
  • Page 8 Notes Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Information in this publication represents data available distributor/dealer to keep equipment in top condition. at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to change this publication and the products represented without notice and without any obligation or liability Before installing a mobile generator set, obtain the whatsoever.
  • Page 10: Maintenance And Service Parts/Related Literature

    Maintenance and Service Parts/Related Literature Maintenance and Service Parts Figure 1 identifies maintenance and service parts for your generator set. Obtain a complete list of maintenance and service parts from your authorized generator distributor/dealer. Models 10EORDB 15EORDB 20EORDB 10EORZDB 15EORZDB 20EORZDB 9EFORDB 12.5EFORDB 16.5EFORDB...
  • Page 11: Section 1 Service Views

    Section 1 Service Views Service-Side View Engine-End View (With Radiator Removed) 1. Fuses (F1, F2, and F3) for 10/15/20EOR(Z)DB and 16. Pressure cap (at radiator) ADV7031-A 9/12.5/16.5EFOR(Z)DB models 17. Oil fill (front gear cover) 2. Advanced Digital Control (ADC 2100) 18.
  • Page 12 Notes Section 1 Service Views TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 13: Section 2 Operation

    (exhaust manifold, exhaust line, exhaust clamps, and muffler). 2.3 Load Profile Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace Whenever operating the generator set, Kohler Co. them as needed. recommends maintaining the minimum load profile indicated in Figure 2-2. Maintaining the load profile...
  • Page 14: Operation In Cold Weather Climates

    The controller is factory-set and should not require configuration or adjustment under normal operating conditions. If the generator set is reconnected to a different voltage and/or frequency, refer to an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer system configuration adjustment instructions.
  • Page 15: Starting The Generator Set

    Control or Indicator Item Description LED display Runtime hours Displays total generator set runtime hours. Crank indication Displays CC_1, CC_2, or CC_3 to indicate the first, second or third attempt to start the engine. The last digit flashes during the crank cycle rest periods. Fault codes Flashes a 2- or 3-letter fault code to indicate various fault conditions.
  • Page 16: Power Modes

    Figure 2-6. of time, Kohler recommends moving the master switch to the OFF/RESET position (0 mA draw). The ADC 2100 One-hour power down mode.
  • Page 17 Code Fault Description Check Auxiliary fault Input from a customer-supplied switch that closes Check the cause of the auxiliary fault. input shutdown when the fault is active. Shutdown occurs 0.3 seconds after the fault is detected and will not start when the fault is active (input is grounded).
  • Page 18: Resetting The Controller After A Fault Shutdown

    2.5.6 Resetting the Controller after a 2.6.2 Fuses (10/15/20EOR(Z)DB and Fault Shutdown 9/12.5/16.5EFOR(Z)DB Models) Always identify and correct the cause of a fault The junction box contains three inline fuses. shutdown before resetting the controller. Use the Figure 1-1 for locations. Always identify and correct the following procedure to reset the generator set controller cause of a blown fuse before restarting the generator after a fault shutdown.
  • Page 19: Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance

    Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance 3.1 General Maintenance Note: The engine and generator set may use both American Standard and metric hardware. Use the correct size tools to prevent rounding of the WARNING bolt heads and nuts. See the Safety Precautions and Instructions at the beginning of this manual before attempting to service, repair, or operate the generator set.
  • Page 20: Service Schedule

    3.2 Service Schedule Every Every Every Every 50 Hrs. 250 Hrs. 500 Hrs. Perform Service at Intervals Reference 1000 Hrs. or 1 or 3 or 6 Indicated (X) Section or Yearly Daily Month Months Months FUEL SYSTEM Check the fuel level and fill as necessary (Before operation) (During...
  • Page 21 Service Schedule, continued Every Every Every 50 Hrs. 250 Hrs. 500 Hrs. Every Perform Service at Intervals Reference or 1 or 3 or 6 1000 Hrs. Indicated (X) Section Daily Month Months Months or Yearly INTAKE/EXHAUST SYSTEM (Before Inspect the exhaust system components [ operation) Check the exhaust gas condition.
  • Page 22: Lubrication System

    3.3 Lubrication System 3.3.2 Oil Check Check the oil level in the crankcase daily or before each See the Scheduled Maintenance section for oil change startup to ensure that the level is in the safe range. To and oil filter replacement intervals. See Section 1 for the check the oil level, remove the dipstick and wipe the end oil drain, oil check, oil fill, and oil filter locations.
  • Page 23: Oil Change

    3.3.3 Oil Change 3. Fill with oil. Add new oil of the weight, grade, and quantity specified in Section 3.3. Change the oil more frequently if the generator operates under dirty, dusty conditions. See Figure 3-3 for oil 4. Check for leaks. capacities.
  • Page 24: Fuel Filter

    3.4.2 Fuel Filter Fuel/Water Separator Draining Procedure At the interval specified in the service schedule, drain The quality and condition of the fuel largely determine the water from the fuel/water separator. Hold a suitable the filter’s useful life. Replace the fuel filter element as container beneath the fuel/water separator and push up listed in the service schedule.
  • Page 25: Bleeding The Fuel System

    3.4.4 Bleeding the Fuel System Bleed air from the fuel system to prevent starting failures and/or erratic operation. One or more of the following causes air to collect in the fuel system: Operating the generator set until it runs out of fuel. Developing air leaks in the plumbing between the fuel tank and the engine-mounted fuel pump.
  • Page 26: Air Cleaner

    3.5 Air Cleaner 3.6 Exhaust System At the interval specified in the service schedule, inspect, WARNING clean, or replace the air cleaner element. Clean the element more frequently if the generator operates in dirty, dusty conditions. Check the element for accumulated oil or dirt that could cause poor performance.
  • Page 27: Cooling System

    3.7 Cooling System Engine & Unit- Engine, Mounted Radiator, L (Qts.) L (Qts.) Model WARNING 10EOR(Z)DB 1.8 (1.9) 4.1 (4.3) 9EFOR(Z)DB 15EOR(Z)DB 2.0 (2.1) 9.1 (9.6) 12.5EFOR(Z)DB 20EOR(Z)DB Hot coolant and steam. 2.7 (2.8) 9.3 (9.8) 16.5EFOR(Z)DB Can cause severe injury or death. 30EORZDB Before removing the pressure cap, 4.2 (4.4)
  • Page 28: Flushing And Cleaning

    3.7.5 Pressure Cap Note: Use soft, distilled, or demineralized water when mixing coolant. The cooling system utilizes a pressure cap to raise the Note: Do not mix extended- or long-life coolants and boiling point of the coolant, enabling higher operating conventional (green) coolants.
  • Page 29: Battery

    3.9 Battery 3.10.3 Fuel System Prepare the fuel system for storage as follows: Consult battery manufacturer’s instructions regarding battery care and maintenance. Diesel-Fueled Engines 1. Fill the fuel tank with #2 diesel fuel. 3.10 Storage Procedure 2. Condition the fuel system with compatible Perform the following storage procedure before taking a additives to control microbial growth.
  • Page 30 Notes Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 31: Section 4 Troubleshooting

    Section 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Fault Codes This section contains generator set troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair information. The Advanced Digital Control displays fault codes to aid Use the following charts as a quick troubleshooting in troubleshooting. Fault codes, descriptions, and reference. The table groups generator set faults and recommended actions are listed in Figure 2-5.
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  • Page 35: Section 5 Wiring Diagrams

    Section 5 Wiring Diagrams WARNING WARNING Hazardous voltage. Moving parts. Accidental starting. Can cause severe injury or death. Can cause severe injury or death. Operate the generator set only when Disconnect the battery cables before all guards and electrical enclosures working generator set.
  • Page 36 GM39874-K Figure 5-1 Wiring Diagram (10--20EOR(Z)DB and 9--16.5EFOR(Z)DB) Section 5 Wiring Diagrams TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 37 ADV7030A-D Figure 5-2 Wiring Diagram, Schematic (10--20EOR(Z)DB and 9--16.5EFOR(Z)DB) TP-6551 2/14 Section 5 Wiring Diagrams...
  • Page 38 ADV7030B-D Figure 5-3 Wiring Diagram, Schematic (10--20EOR(Z)DB and 9--16.5EFOR(Z)DB) Section 5 Wiring Diagrams TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 39 GM58298A-E Figure 5-4 Wiring Diagram (30/40EORZDB and 25/33EFORZDB) TP-6551 2/14 Section 5 Wiring Diagrams...
  • Page 40 GM58298B-E Figure 5-5 Wiring Diagram (30/40EORZDB and 25/33EFORZDB) Section 5 Wiring Diagrams TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 41 ADV7460A-D Figure 5-6 Wiring Diagram, Schematic (30/40EORZDB and 25/33EFORZDB) TP-6551 2/14 Section 5 Wiring Diagrams...
  • Page 42 ADV7460B-D Figure 5-7 Wiring Diagram, Schematic (30/40EORZDB and 25/33EFORZDB) Section 5 Wiring Diagrams TP-6551 2/14...
  • Page 43: Appendix A Abbreviations

    Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere center of gravity fglass. fiberglass ABDC after bottom dead center cubic inch displacement flat head machine (screw) alternating current centerline fl. oz. fluid ounce analog to digital centimeter flex.
  • Page 44 kilogram megawatt root mean square kg/cm kilograms per square milliwatt rnd. round centimeter microfarad read only memory F kilogram-meter N, norm. normal (power source) rot. rotate, rotating kg/m kilograms per cubic meter not available, not applicable revolutions per minute kilohertz nat.
  • Page 45: Appendix B Operating Hour Service Log

    Appendix B Operating Hour Service Log Use the log below to keep a cumulative record of required services were performed. Enter hours to the operating hours on your generator set and the dates nearest quarter hour. OPERATING HOURS SERVICE RECORD DATE HOURS TOTAL...
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  • Page 48 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-6551 2/14b 7 Jurong Pier Road Singapore 619159 Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455 E 2008, 2010, and 2014 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.

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