Battery - Kohler COM7.5 Service Manual

Air Cleaner Service Procedure
1. Disable the generator set.
a. Place the remote control switch in the OFF
position.
b. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position.
c. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
d. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
2. Remove the foam precleaner and paper element.
a. Loosen the air cleaner cover retaining knob and
remove the cover.
b. Remove the element cover nut, element cover,
and paper element with precleaner.
c. Remove the precleaner from the paper
element.
3. Wash and oil the foam precleaner.
a. Wash the precleaner in warm soapy water.
b. Rinse the precleaner with warm water until the
water runs clear.
c. Squeeze out excess water and allow the
precleaner to air dry.
Note: Do not wring (twist) the precleaner or dry
it with compressed air.
d. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out the excess oil.
4. Replace the paper element if it is dirty, bent, or
damaged.
Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it
with compressed air, as both will damage
the element.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner.
a. Install the precleaner over the paper element.
b. Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is
secure and not bent or damaged. Remove any
dirt or debris from the air cleaner base. Wipe
the base carefully so that no dirt falls into the
intake throat.
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c. Check the element cover for damage and fit.
Replace all damaged air cleaner components.
Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air
cleaner stud and replace the seal if it is worn or
damaged.
d. Install the paper element, precleaner, element
cover, element cover nut, and air cleaner cover.
Secure the cover with the cover retaining knob
(finger-tighten only).
e. Check the element cover for damage and fit.
Replace all damaged air cleaner components.
Check the condition of the rubber seals and
replace them if they are worn or damaged.
f. Install the paper element, precleaner, and wing
nut. Replace the short seal and the air cleaner
cover. Secure the cover with the cover
retaining knob (finger-tighten only).
6. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
7. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if
equipped.

2.5 Battery

Use a starting battery that meets or exceeds the
requirements shown in Section 1.3, Specifications.
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for
battery maintenance and service.
All generator set models use a negative ground with a
12-volt engine electrical system. See Figure 2-4 for the
location of the ground connection.
1. Ground connection on chassis frame
Figure 2-4 Ground Connection
Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
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