Lubrication System; Battery Charging - Kohler 7.5EOR Service

2.2 Lubrication System

Use oil that meets the American Petroleum Institute
(API) classification of CD, CC/CD, or CC.
unsuitable oil or neglecting an oil change may result in
engine damage and a shorter engine life.
Figure 2-1 for the recommended Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) viscosity designation for various
operating temperature ranges.
SAE
Service
Grade
Operating Temperature
Figure 2-1 Engine Oil Selection
18 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance

2.3 Battery Charging

Using
See
Rotating parts.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not operate generator set without
all guards, screens, and covers in
place.
Exposed moving parts can cause severe injury or death.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from belts and
pulleys when unit is running. Replace guards, covers, and
screens before operating generator set.
The generator has a 40-amp, belt-driven battery
charging alternator. See Figure 2-2. The alternator is
attached to the engine block by a bracket and keeps the
battery constantly charged. Observe battery polarity
when connecting the battery to the generator set.
Alternator maintenance consists only of maintaining belt
tension.
TP-5856-1
Figure 2-2 Battery-Charging Alternator
WARNING
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