Introduction - Kohler 5E Service Manual

This manual provides troubleshooting and repair
instructions for 5E/4EF and 7.3E/6EF model generator
sets, controllers, and accessories.
Refer to the engine service manuals (TP-6002 and
TP-6008) for generator set engine service information.
This manual may be used for models not listed on the
front cover.
Information in this publication represents data available
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
whatsoever.
TP-5986 4/03
Read this manual and carefully follow all procedures
and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment
operation and to avoid bodily injury. Read and follow the
Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the
beginning of this manual. Keep this manual with the
equipment for future reference.
The equipment service requirements are very important
to safe and efficient operation. Inspect the parts often
and perform required service at the prescribed intervals.
Maintenance work must be performed by appropriately-
skilled and suitably-trained maintenance personnel,
familiar with generator set operation and service.

Introduction

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