Storage Procedure; Lubricating System; Fuel System - Kohler 8.5RMY Service Manual

° °
Correction
C F
71.1 160 + .032
+ .030
65.6 150 + .028
+ .026
60.0 140 + .024
+ .022
54.4 130 + .020
+ .018
48.9 120 + .016
+ .014
43.3 110 + .012
+ .010
37.8 100 + .008
+ .006
32.2 90 + .004
+ .002
26.7 80 0
-- .002
21.1 70 -- .004
- -. 006
15.6 60 -- .008
-- .010
10 50 -- .012
-- .014
4.4
40 -- .016
-- .018
-- 1.1 30 -- .020
-- .022
-- 6.7 20 -- .024
-- .026
-- 12.2 10 -- .028
The temperature correction amounts to about .004 (4 points) of
specific gravity for each 5.5°C (10°F) change in electrolyte
temperature.
Figure 2-14 Specific Gravity Temperature Correction
TP-5867 11/02
Example 1:
°
Temperature below 26.7 C (80
Hydrometer Reading 1.250
Electrolyte Temperature
° °
--6.7 C (20 F)
Subtract .024 Specific Gravity
Corrected Specific Gravity is 1.226
Example 2:
°
Temperature above 26.7 C (80
Hydrometer Reading 1.235
Electrolyte Temperature
° °
37.8 C (100 F)
Add .008 Specific Gravity
Corrected Specific Gravity is
1.243
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2.8 Storage Procedure

Perform the following storage procedure before taking a
generator set out of service for three months or longer.
Follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations, if
° available, for fuel system and internal engine
F)
component storage.
2.8.1

Lubricating System

Prepare the engine lubricating system for storage as
follows:
1. Run the generator set for a minimum of 30 minutes
to bring it to normal operating temperature.
°
2. Stop the generator set.
F)
3. With the engine still warm, drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Remove and replace the oil filter.
5. Refill the crankcase with oil suited to the climate.
6. Run the generator set for two minutes to distribute
the clean oil.
7. Stop the generator set.
8. Check the oil level and adjust, if needed.
2.8.2

Fuel System

Prepare the fuel system for storage as follows:
1. Start the generator set.
2. With the generator set running, shut off the gas
supply.
3. Run the generator set until the engine stops.
4. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position.
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