Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance, 18 Kw Models; Routine Maintenance - Kohler 18RESL Operation Manual

WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the generator set.
cause severe injury or death.
generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator
set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the
OFF position. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery
charger. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative (--) lead
first. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting
the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent starting of the
generator set by an automatic transfer switch, remote
start/stop switch, or engine start command from a remote
computer.
WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
Servicing the exhaust system.
severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The
engine and exhaust system components become extremely
hot during operation.
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Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance, 18 kW Models

generator set.
Accidental starting can
Before working on the
Hot parts can cause
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed
moving parts can cause severe injury or death. Keep
hands, feet, hair, clothing, and test leads away from the belts
and pulleys when the generator set is running. Replace
guards, screens, and covers before operating the generator
set.

4.1 Routine Maintenance

Refer to the following service schedule and the runtime
hours displayed on the DC-RET display to schedule
routine maintenance. Intervals are shown in hours of
operation and/or time intervals (i.e. weekly, monthly,
quarterly, etc.) Have an authorized distributor/ dealer
service the generator set at the designated intervals in
the service schedule for the life of the generator set.
Service units subject to extreme weather, long operating
hours, or dusty or dirty conditions more frequently.
Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for parts.
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance, 18 kW Models
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