Operation In European Union Member Countries; Exercising The Generator Set; Starting And Stopping Procedure; Controls And Indicators - Kohler 15C/12.5CF Operation

2.4 Operation in European Union
Member Countries
This generator set is specifically intended and approved
for operation below the deck in the engine compartment.
Operation above the deck and/or outdoors would
constitute a violation of European Union Directive
2000/14/EC noise emission standard.

2.5 Exercising the Generator Set

Operate the generator set under load once each week
for one hour with an operator present.
The operator should perform all of the prestart checks
before starting the exercise procedure.
generator set according to the starting procedure in the
controller section of this manual. While the generator
set is operating, listen for a smooth-running engine and
visually inspect the generator set for fluid or exhaust
leaks.
2.6 Starting and Stopping
Procedure
Note: Opening seacock. Before starting the 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.
Note: Close seacock if engine fails to start. If the
engine fails to start after the first attempt, close
the seacock before next starting attempt. Failure
to close the seacock may cause seawater to
enter the exhaust piping, silencer, and/or engine.
A water-filled exhaust piping and silencer may
further hinder generator starting and cause
seawater entry into the engine cylinders through
the exhaust valve.
engine may cause major engine damage that the
Kohler Co. warranty does not cover.
Note: Close seacock if water enters the exhaust
system. If water enters the exhaust system,
close the seacock and drain water from the
exhaust system at the silencer drain plug before
attempting to start the generator set. If excessive
cranking is a chronic problem, have the unit,
including the exhaust system, serviced by an
authorized Kohler distributor/dealer.
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Check that the marine
Water ingested into the
Note: Starter motor cooldown. Do not crank engine
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Allow a 60-second cooldown period between
cranking attempts if the engine does not start. If
the unit fails to start after three attempts, contact
an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for repair.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in
starter motor burnout.
2.6.1

Controls and Indicators

The following table describes the controls and indicators
located at the controller.
Name
Start/Stop Switch Use the switch to start and stop the
generator set. Press the switch to
the START position to start the
generator set. Press the switch to
the STOP position to stop the
generator set.
AC Circuit Breaker Circuit breaker trips when a fault
(optional) occurs in the output circuit. During
maintenance of craft wiring, the
circuit breaker disconnects the
generator set. Place the circuit
breaker(s) in the ON position to
close circuit breaker.
DC Circuit Breaker Circuit breaker trips when a fault
occurs in the controller circuit.
After a fault correction, depress the
circuit breaker center button to
reset the circuit breaker.
Remote Start A 6-pin connector on the
Connector controller back panel allows
connection of (optional) remote
start kits
Hourmeter Meter records total generator set
operating hours for reference in
maintenance scheduling.
Description
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