Storage Procedure; Engine Oil; Fuel; Cylinder Lubrication - Kohler COM7.5 Service Manual

2.10 Storage Procedure

Perform the following steps if the generator set is out of
service for three months or longer.

2.10.1 Engine Oil

1. Operate the generator set until it reaches operating
temperature or about 15 minutes.
2. Stop the generator set.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain the engine
lubrication oil from the engine crankcase.
4. Refill the engine crankcase with an oil having a
viscosity appropriate for the particular climate.
5. Run the generator set for a few minutes to
distribute the clean oil.
6. Stop the generator set.
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2.10.2 Fuel

1. With the generator set running, shut off the gas
supply.
2. Run the generator set until the engine stops from
lack of fuel.

2.10.3 Cylinder Lubrication

1. Remove the spark plugs.
2. Pour approximately one tablespoon of engine oil
into each spark plug hole.
3. Crank the engine two or three revolutions to
lubricate the cylinders.
4. Reinstall the spark plugs.
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