Internal Engine Components (Gas-Fueled Engines); Exterior; Battery - Kohler Decision-Maker 3000 Operation

Gas-Fueled Engines
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. Stop the generator set.
3.10.4 Internal Engine Components
(Gas-Fueled Engines)
If you have access to a fogging agent or SAE 10 oil
prepare the pistons and cylinders for storage as follows:
1. Start the generator set.
2. While the engine is running, spray a fogging agent
or SAE 10 engine oil into the air intake for about two
minutes until the engine stops.
3. Stop the generator set.
If a fogging agent is not available perform the following:
1. Remove the spark plugs.
2. Pour 15 cc (0.5 oz.) of engine oil into each spark
plug hole.
Ignition System Damage. Refer to the engine
operation manual for ignition system precautions
before cranking the engine while the spark plug
wires are disconnected.
3. Crank the engine two or three revolutions to
lubricate the cylinders.
4. Reinstall the spark plugs and torque them to
specifications.
60 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance

3.10.5 Exterior

1. Clean the exterior surface of the generator set.
2. Seal all engine openings except for the air intake
with nonabsorbent adhesive tape.
3. To prevent impurities from entering the air intake
and to allow moisture to escape from the engine,
secure a cloth over the air intake.
4. Mask electrical connections.
5. Spread a light film of oil over unpainted metallic
surfaces to inhibit rust and corrosion.

3.10.6 Battery

Perform battery storage after all other storage
procedures.
1. Confirm that the generator set is stopped.
2. Disconnect the battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
3. Clean the battery. Refer to Section 3.9.1 for the
battery cleaning procedure.
4. Place the battery in a cool, dry location.
5. Connect the battery to a float/equalize battery
charger or charge it monthly with a trickle battery
charger. Refer
manufacturer's recommendations.
Maintain a full charge to extend battery life.
to the battery charger
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