Angular Operation; Operation In European Union Member Countries; Load Profile; Advanced Digital Control Ii Operation - Kohler 5EKD-Low CO Operation

2.3 Angular Operation

See Figure 2-1 for angular operation limits for units
covered in this manual.
Angle of Operation
20_
Maximum value for all directions
at full oil level
Figure 2-1 Angular 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 Load Profile

Whenever operating the generator set, Kohler Co.
recommends maintaining the minimum load profile
indicated in Figure 2-2. Maintaining the load profile
prevents corrosion formation on internal engine
components when they're exposed to the breakdown of
exhaust gases.
Minimum
Load Requirement
30% load
Figure 2-2 Load Profile
The operator should perform all of the prestart checks.
Start the generator set according to the starting
procedure in the controller section of this manual. While
the generator set is
smooth-running engine and visually inspect the
generator set for fluid or exhaust leaks.
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Ideal
Load Requirement
70% load or more
operating, listen for
2.6 Advanced Digital Control II
Operation
Figure 2-3 illustrates the user interface on the Advanced
Digital Control.
Note: Have setup and adjustments of the Advanced
Digital Control performed only by an authorized
Kohler distributor/dealer.
adjustments are password protected.
1
5
4
1. LCD display
2. Control knob
3. Engine start/stop button
4. Power button
5. LED status indicator
Figure 2-3 Advanced Digital Control II
2.6.1

Controls and Indicators

LCD Display. The LCD display is backlit any time the
generator set is running or for at least 30 seconds after a
user manipulates a button or the control knob. The LCD
displays generator status, run time hours, fault
shutdowns, and fault warnings.
a
Control Knob. Rotate the control knob clockwise to
increase a value or move down the menu structure. See
Figure 2-4 for menu items.
The setup and
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