California Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Product Identification Information Product identification numbers determine service parts. Controller Identification Record the product identification numbers in the spaces Record the controller description from the generator set below immediately after unpacking the products so that operation manual, spec sheet, or sales invoice.
Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Accidental Starting WARNING Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer WARNING switches, switchgear, and accessories, can cause bodily harm and pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operated, or Explosion. maintained. To prevent accidents be aware of potential dangers and act Can cause severe injury or death.
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Battery gases. Explosion can cause Servicing the fuel system. A flash Generator set operation. Carbon severe injury or death. Battery gases fire can cause severe injury or death. monoxide can cause severe nausea, can cause an explosion. Do not smoke Do not smoke or permit flames or fainting, or death.
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Fuel System Gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel WARNING vapors can cause severe injury or death. Fuel leakage can cause an explosion. Check the LP vapor gas or WARNING natural gas fuel system for leakage by using a soap and water solution with the fuel system test pressurized to Moving parts.
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Disconnecting the electrical load. Short circuits. Hazardous Heavy Equipment Hazardous voltage cause voltage/current can cause severe severe injury or death. Disconnect injury or death. Short circuits can WARNING the generator set from the load by cause bodily injury and/or equipment turning off the line circuit breaker or by damage.
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Notice NOTICE This generator set has been rewired from its nameplate voltage 246242 NOTICE Voltage reconnection. Affix a notice to the generator set after reconnecting the set to a voltage different from the voltage on the nameplate. Order voltage reconnection decal 246242 from authorized service...
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Notes 10 Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6728 10/11...
TP-6724 Information in this publication represents data available Service Manual (Generator Set) TP-6198 at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to * One Parts Catalog combines generator and engine change this publication and the products represented information.
Visit the Kohler Power Systems website at Phone: (86) 21 6288 0500 KohlerPower.com. Fax: (86) 21 6288 0550 Look at the labels and stickers on your Kohler product India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or review the appropriate literature or documents India Regional Office included with the product.
Drive Belt(s). Check the belt condition of the water Note: Have setup and adjustments of the ADC 2100 pump and battery charging alternator belt(s). performed only by an authorized Kohler Exhaust System. Check for exhaust leaks and distributor/dealer. The setup and adjustments blockages.
The LED display indicates generator set status as shown in Figure 2-2. The display is active when generator set is reconnected to a different voltage and/or frequency, refer to an authorized Kohler the master switch is in the RUN or AUTO position and distributor/dealer...
2.3.4 Fault Warnings and Shutdowns Shutdown switches on the generator set automatically reset when the problem is corrected. For example, the high engine temperature switch automatically resets Warnings. The controller displays a fault code but the when the generator set cools. However, the fault does generator set does not shut down under the high battery voltage (HB) and low battery voltage (LB) warning not clear until the controller is reset.
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Code Fault Description Check Auxiliary fault Input from a customer-supplied switch that Check the cause of the auxiliary fault. input shutdown closes when the fault is active. The generator set shuts down 0.3 seconds after the fault is detected and will not start when the fault is active (input is grounded).
2.3.5 Resetting Controller after a Fault 2.3.6 Controller Power Down Shutdown The ADC 2100 is powered by the generator set engine starting battery. Always identify and correct the cause of a fault shutdown before resetting the controller. Use the When the generator set master switch is in the AUTO following procedure to reset the generator set controller position, the controller may power down after a period of after a fault shutdown.
Can cause severe injury or death. Maintenance and Service Parts. Obtain maintenance service parts from authorized Kohler Do not work on the generator set until distributor/dealer. it cools. Servicing the exhaust system. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The engine and exhaust system components become extremely hot during operation.
3.2 Service Schedule Perform maintenance on each item in the service schedule at the designated intervals for the life of the generator set. Reference Before 100 Hr. 300 Hr. 400 Hr. Section Starting (3 Mo.) (6 Mo.) (Yearly) Perform Service at Intervals Indicated (X) Weekly Fuel System Check the fuel level and fill as necessary (LP)
3.3 Lubrication System 3.3.4 Oil Additions Adding some oil between oil changes is normal. The 3.3.1 Oil Specifications amount varies with generator set usage. Open the oil fill cap and pour in a small amount of oil using a funnel or Use oil that displays the American Petroleum Institute other suitable pouring device.
Note: Dispose of all waste materials (engine 3.4 Air Cleaner oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally safe manner. At the interval specified in the service schedule, inspect, clean, or replace the air cleaner element. Clean the 3. Fill with oil. See Figure 3-1 for oil selection and element more frequently in dirty, dusty conditions.
3.5 Exhaust System 3.6 Cooling System WARNING WARNING Hot coolant and steam. Carbon monoxide. Can cause severe injury or death. cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Before removing the pressure cap, stop the generator set and allow it to exhaust system must cool.
3.6.2 Draining Cooling System 5. Add coolant to the radiator to just below the overflow tube on the filler neck. See Section 1, The radiator contains a coolant drain valve to drain the Service Views, for the overflow tube location. cooling system.
3.7 Ignition System 6. Check the spark plug gap before installing any spark plug. See Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8. Attain Service the spark plugs at the interval specified in the a correct gap when the feeler (or wire) passes service schedule using the following procedure.
7. Use a gapping tool to gently bend side electrode 3.8 Battery closer to or farther from the center electrode to set the correct gap. See Figure 3-10. Position the side Consult battery manufacturer’s instructions electrode directly over the center electrode. regarding battery care and maintenance.
Battery short circuits. Explosion can cause severe injury 4. Tighten the pivot screw. or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury and/or equipment damage. Disconnect the battery before generator 5. Recheck and adjust as necessary. set installation or maintenance. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment.
Section 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Introduction dark, check the battery and battery connections and then check the controller fuse. Use the following charts to diagnose and correct Engine Fuses. Four engine fuses are located in the common problems. First check for simple causes such engine fuse box.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to step through the last 20 4.4 Generator Set Troubleshooting faults. Press the Select button to return to the most recent fault, if desired. Figure 4-2 contains generator set troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair information. Check for loose 8.
4.5 Controller Troubleshooting Figure 4-3 contains troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair information for the Advanced Digital Control. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Controller LED Controller may power down if the generator set Controller display will automatically activate when a display is off has not run in the last hour of 48 hours, remote start command is received or the generator depending on the controller’s Cn parameter...
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kg/cm kilograms per square National Bureau of Standards remote terminal unit centimeter normally closed room temperature vulcanization kilogram-meter National Electrical Code read/write kg/m kilograms per cubic meter NEMA National Electrical Society of Automotive kilohertz Manufacturers Association Engineers kilojoule NFPA National Fire Protection scfm standard cubic feet per minute Association...
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