Section 3. Scheduled Maintenance; General; Scheduled Maintenance - Kohler l654 Service Manual

Section 3
Scheduled Maintenance
3-l. GENERAL
Scheduled maintenance is "preventive" maintenance.
Major repair can be avoided by correcting problems when
they are small. When performing maintenance, always
look for signs of potential trouble, such as loose connec-
tions or dirty components. When running the set, listen for
any unusual noises.
NOTE - Oil Change
3-2. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Refer to Table 3-1 for scheduled maintenance requirements.
Perform each function at the indicated time interval. For
each function, refer to the applicable paragraph for instruc-
tions.
NOTE
On a new engine change the oil after the first
five hours of operation, and thereafter on
K181QS and K341QS change oil every 25
hours. On KT17, K582QS & L654 change oil
every 50 hours.
For maintenance work on engine components,
refer to the Kohler engine service manual
which covers the engine model.
Every
1
Before Every Every Every
.
Each
25 50
100 500
Function Startup Hours Hours Hours Hours
.
Compartment - Remove dirt. Blow dry
compressed air through cooling inlets
(set running).
X
I
Air Inlet and Outlet - Clean.
X
Oil Level - Check. X
Check Exhaust Pipe. X
I
Oil - Change.
See note above.
.
Oil Filter - Change.
X
Air Cleaner Element - Clean
(change every 200 hrs.). X
Fuel Sediment Bowl or Filter
(if equipped) - Remove and clean.
X
Clean Electric Fuel Pump Filter -
See owner's manual. X
Check Coolant Level In Radiator (7.5KW) X
Check Fan Belt Tension (7.5KW) X
Spark Plug - Clean and regap. X
Point Contacts - Service or replace. X
Brushes and Collector Rings -
Check and service.
X
Ignition Timing - Check and correct. X
Rectifier
- Regulator - Check
condition and battery charging.
X
Alternator Stator - Check leads and
connections. X
Starting Motor - Check brushes &
commutator. X
Engine External Surface - Clean screen,
cooling fins, block, oil fill area.
X
Valve Clearance - Check and adjust
valve stems and tappets. X
I
Crankcase Breather - Check valve and
gaskets, clean filter, check hoses.
X
Cylinder Head - Remove, clean
and inspect. X
.
Electric Fuel Pump - Service filter.
X
1-i: 50 hours.
Check
Electrolyte Level in Battery
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Table 3-1. Scheduled
Maintenance
3-1