Alternator Reassembly - Kohler 24RCL Manual

7.8

Alternator Reassembly

WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
Servicing the alternator. Hot parts can cause severe
injury or death. Avoid touching the alternator field or exciter
armature. When shorted, the alternator field and exciter
armature become hot enough to cause severe burns.
The alternator is shown in Figure 7-8. The following
instructions cover the general steps for assembling the
alternator. See the alternator service manual for
detailed disassembly/assembly instructions and torque
specifications.
1. Assemble the rotor, stator and end bracket. See the
alternator service
disassembly/assembly instructions and torque
specifications.
2. Attach a hoist to the stator. Raise the alternator end
of the generator and remove the wood block
supports. Lower the alternator and align the
mounting holes with the vibromounts.
Note: Use a hoist or lifting device that is rated for
the weight of the generator set. See
Section 7.2.
3. Secure the alternator to the skid with the two
vibromount bolts. See Figure 7-9.
4. Attach the saddle box.
5. Attach the air duct intake.
6. Install and tighten the alternator studs.
7. Attach the ground strap to the alternator.
TP-6907 5/16
manual for detailed
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5
1. Saddle box top cover
2. Saddle box
3. Vibromount
4. Alternator assembly
5. Air duct intake
6. Hex cap stud
Figure 7-8 Alternator Components
3
4
1. Lift hook
2. Adapter plate
Figure 7-9 Supporting the Generator, Typical
Section 7 Disassembly/Reassembly
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3
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3. Wood block
4. Vibromounts
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2
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