Cooling System; Exhaust System; Battery - Kohler 8.5RES Service

b. Rinse the precleaner with warm water until the
water runs clear.
c. Squeeze out excess water and allow the
precleaner to air dry.
Note: Do not wring (twist) the precleaner or dry
d. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out the excess oil.
4. Replace the paper element if it is dirty, bent, or
damaged.
Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it
with compressed air, as both will damage
the element.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner.
a. Install the precleaner over the paper element.
b. Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is
secure and not bent or damaged. Remove any
dirt or debris from the air cleaner base. Wipe
the base carefully so that no dirt falls into the
intake throat.
c. Check the element cover for damage and fit.
Replace all damaged air cleaner components.
Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air
cleaner stud and replace the seal if necessary.
d. Install the paper element, precleaner, element
cover, element cover nut, and air cleaner cover.
Secure the cover with the cover retaining knob
(finger-tighten only).
e. Check the element cover for damage and fit.
Replace all damaged air cleaner components.
Check the condition of the rubber seals and
replace them if necessary.
6. Enable the generator set.
a. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
b. Reconnect the power to the battery charger.

2.5 Cooling System

Fans in the engine and generator draw cooling air
through the louvered openings in the sides and end of
the sound enclosure. The cooling air mixes with the
engine exhaust and is discharged through the outlet
end. To prevent generator set damage caused by
overheating, keep the housing cooling inlets and outlets
clean and unobstructed at all times. See Figure 2-11.
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Note: Do not block the generator set cooling air inlet or
mount other equipment above it. Overheating
and severe generator damage may occur.
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1. Exhaust outlet
2. Alternator air intake (both sides)
3. Engine air intake
Figure 2-11 Cooling Air Intake and Exhaust

2.6 Exhaust System

Remove combustible materials from the exhaust
location. Combustible materials include building
materials as well as natural surroundings. Keep dry field
grass, foliage, and combustible landscaping material a
safe distance from the exhaust outlet. Check the area
periodically for accumulated debris and seasonal grass
or foliage.
Inspect exhaust system components (exhaust manifold,
exhaust line, flexible exhaust, clamps, silencer and
outlet pipe) for cracks and corrosion.
Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace
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them as needed.
D Check that exhaust outlet is clear.

2.7 Battery

WARNING
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Wear protective
clothing. Battery acid may cause
blindness and burn skin.
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