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Heavy Duty Truck Mobile Generator Sets
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1.4BEOR-12V
TP-6687
9/10a

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  • Page 1 Operation Heavy Duty Truck Mobile Generator Sets Model: 1.4BEOR-12V TP-6687 9/10a...
  • Page 2 California Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Product Identification Information Product identification numbers determine service parts. Engine Identification Record the product identification numbers in the spaces Record the product identification information from the below immediately after unpacking the products so that engine nameplate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions and Instructions ............Introduction .
  • Page 4 Notes TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Accidental Starting Servicing the fuel system. A flash Electromechanical equipment, fire can cause severe injury or death. including generator sets, transfer Do not smoke or permit flames or WARNING switches, switchgear, and accessories, sparks near the fuel injection system, can cause bodily harm and pose fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other...
  • Page 6 Generator set operation. Carbon Installing the exhaust tail pipe. Hazardous Noise monoxide can cause severe nausea, Carbon monoxide can cause severe fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide nausea, fainting, or death. Install the CAUTION is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, exhaust system tail pipe to prevent the nonirritating gas that can cause death if drawing of discharged exhaust gases inhaled for even a short time.
  • Page 7 Grounding electrical equipment. Hot Parts Notice Hazardous voltage cause severe injury or death. Electrocution WARNING NOTICE is possible whenever electricity is Saltwater damage. Saltwater quickly present. Ensure you comply with all deteriorates metals. Wipe up saltwater applicable codes standards. on and around the generator set and Electrically ground the generator set, remove salt deposits from metal transfer switch, and related equipment...
  • Page 8 Notes Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Information in this publication represents data available Obtain service from an authorized Kohler distributor/ at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to dealer to keep equipment in top condition. change this publication and the products represented without notice and without any obligation or liability whatsoever.
  • Page 10 Notes 10 Introduction TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 11: Section 1 General Information

    Section 1 General Information 1.1 Preliminary Information 1.4 CE Identification Plate The 1.4BEOR is designed to carry out the following The 1.4BEOR system is manufactured in a European function: Union state and, therefore, complies with the safety requisites of Machinery Directive 98/37/EC in force Recharge the battery system on which the generator since July 23, 1998.

  • Page 12: Service Views

    1.5 Service Views Alternator Engine Rear View Alternator-End View Air Cleaner Fuel Inlet Oil Filter Fuel Return Exhaust Muffler Remote Control Connection Harness Battery Wire Top View Harness Digital Control View Master Oil Fill On/Off Switch Engine-Front View Service-Side View Alarm Air Inlet Horn...

  • Page 13: Section 2 General Description And Technical Data

    Section 2 General Description and Technical Data 2.1 Generator System 2.2 Operating Limit Conditions Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the main components Alternator operating limits: The 1.4BEOR power unit of the generator. The function of the generator is to uses an alternator that is able to supply enough energy supply energy using a diesel engine.
  • Page 14 Notes Section 2 General Description and Technical Data TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 15: Section 3 Operation And Use

    Carbon Check the exhaust gas color. If the exhaust is blue or monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas black, contact your authorized Kohler distributor/ that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Carbon dealer. monoxide poisoning symptoms include but are not limited to the following: Visually inspect for exhaust leaks (blowby).

  • Page 16: Beor Features

    3.2 1.4BEOR Features Carbon monoxide symptoms. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas present in exhaust gases. Carbon The 1.4BEOR is equipped with the features as shown in monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas Figure 3-1.

  • Page 17: Master On/Off Switch

    3.4.2 Master On/Off Switch Always place the master switch in the ON position before starting the unit. See Figure 3-3. Back View 1. Master On/Off switch Connector Figure 3-3 Master On/Off Switch Location Detail 3.4.3 Remote Control Unit Note: Specification GM66134-SA2 includes customer-selectable controller options:...
  • Page 18 Note: To reset all the activated protection signals, After the battery is recharged, the controller will select the Manual Mode (position I) on the automatically shutdown the generator and will Machine Status Switch. resume monitoring of the battery voltage. Note: Before starting the engine, the automatic battery 2.

  • Page 19: Scheduled Maintenance Functions

    500 hours maximum. The signal reminds the user malfunction is detected (regulator failure or to go to an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer to driving belt breakage), the LED is illuminated service the engine. and the engine will be shutdown automatically after 3 seconds.
  • Page 20 Notes Section 3 Operation and Use TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 21: Section 4 Troubleshooting

    If the procedures in this manual do Solutions not explain how to correct the problem, contact an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer. Use the record to This section contains generator set troubleshooting, help describe the problem and repairs or adjustments diagnostic, and repair information.
  • Page 22 Clogged air filter. Clean or replace air filter. See Section 5.4, Air Filter. Overloaded. Incorrect injection timing. See your authorized Kohler distributor/dealer. Governor linkage wrongly set. Governor spring broken. Fuel filter clogged. Replace the fuel filter. Bleed air lines. See TP-6689 or your authorized Air leaks in fuel system.

  • Page 23: Section 5 General Maintenance

    5.2 ACEA Regulations, ACEA beginning of this manual before attempting to service, Sequences repair, or operate the generator set. Have an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer perform generator set service. 5.2.1 Light Duty Diesel Engines Engine Service. Perform generator set engine service...

  • Page 24: Heavy Duty Diesel Engines

    8--15 hours of usage. Use only an approved engine ingredients and reduce engine protection. diesel oil available at your authorized Kohler distributor/ dealer. © Reproduced courtesy of the American Petroleum Institute 2007 To avoid engine damage, it is important to follow these instructions: Check engine is horizontal and level.

  • Page 25: Oil Level Check

    Servicing the fuel system. A flash fire can cause severe injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near the fuel injection system, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Catch fuels in an approved container when removing the fuel line or fuel system.

  • Page 26: Oil And Filter Replacement

    Replace the oil and oil filter every 500 hours. Contact an Figure 5-7 Oil Drain Plug Location authorized Kohler distributor/dealer. If the unit is used infrequently, change oil every six months. Use the following procedure to replace the lubricating oil and oil filter.
  • Page 27 8. Disconnect the oil pressure switch. See Figure 5-9. Note: DO NOT pollute the environment. Dispose of used engine oil and other contaminants in a safe, approved manner. Front View of Unit 10. Remove the used oil filter and replace with a new filter.

  • Page 28: Diesel Filter Replacement

    5.3.5 Fuel Filter Replacement Use the following procedure to replace the fuel filter. 1. Unlock the front access panel of the power unit enclosure with the supplied plastic key. Figure 5-5. tp6576 1. Hose 2. Turn the master switch (see Figure 5-6) to the OFF 2.

  • Page 29: Control Operation Following Maintenance

    2. If the leaks are due to breakage or system 1. Rubber gasket irregularities, contact authorized Kohler distributor/dealer. Figure 5-17 Rubber Gasket After completing the maintenance operations, replace 7. Remove four screws to disassemble the prefilter the access panels on the power unit enclosure with the and check for clogging.
  • Page 30 Notes Section 5 General Maintenance TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 31: Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance

    Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can WARNING cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 32: Service Schedule

    Test run the generator set (weekly) Blow dust out of the generator * Consult your authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for service. [ Should be performed by your authorized Kohler distributor/dealer. ] Consult battery manufacturer’s instructions. Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 33: Engine Storage

    After one year of engine inactivity, change the coolant. See your authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for service. Run the generator set once a month whenever possible.

  • Page 34: Restore Engine After Storage

    Introduce new oil up to the correct level marked on the dipstick. See Section 5, General Maintenance. Replace the filters (air, oil, fuel) with original spare parts. Empty the cooling circuit completely and pour in the new coolant up to the correct level. See your authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for service.

  • Page 35: Section 7 Operating Hours

    Section 7 Operating Hours Use the log in Appendix B to keep a cumulative record of operating hours on your generator set and the dates required services were performed. Enter hours to the nearest quarter hour. TP-6687 9/10 Section 7 Operating Hours...
  • Page 36 Notes Section 7 Operating Hours TP-6687 9/10...

  • Page 37: Appendix A Abbreviations

    Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere cubic feet per minute est. estimated ABDC after bottom dead center center of gravity E-Stop emergency stop alternating current cubic inch displacement etc. et cetera (and so forth) analog to digital centerline...
  • Page 38 Motoren-und Turbinen-Union read only memory kilobyte (2 bytes) megawatt rot. rotate, rotating KBus Kohler communication protocol milliwatt revolutions per minute μF kilogram microfarad right side kg/cm kilograms per square N, norm. normal (power source) remote terminal unit...

  • Page 39: Appendix B Operating Hour Service Log

    Appendix B Operating Hour Service Log Use the log below to keep a cumulative record of operating hours on your generator set and the dates required services were performed. Enter hours to the nearest quarter hour. Operating Hours Service Record Date Hours Total...
  • Page 40 Operating Hours Service Record Date Hours Total Service Hours Date Service 40 Appendix TP-6687 9/10...
  • Page 41 Notes TP-6687 9/10...
  • Page 42 Notes TP-6687 9/10...
  • Page 44 For the nearest sales/service outlet in the US and Canada, phone 1-800-544-2444 KohlerPower.com Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters TP-6687 9/10a 7 Jurong Pier Road Singapore 619159 E 2009 and 2010 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved. Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455...

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