Operation In European Union Member Countries; Exercising The Generator Set; Starting And Stopping; Controls And Indicators - Kohler 4EF Operation

2.4 Operation in European Union
Member Countries
This generator set is specifically intended and approved
for operation below the deck in the engine compartment.
Operation above the deck and/or outdoors would
constitute a violation of European Union Directive
2000/14/EC noise emission standard.

2.5 Exercising the Generator Set

Operate the generator set under load once each week
for one hour with an operator present.
The operator should perform all of the prestart checks
before starting the exercise procedure.
generator set according to the starting procedure in the
controller section of this manual. While the generator
set is operating, listen for a smooth-running engine and
visually inspect the generator set for fluid or exhaust
leaks.

2.6 Starting and Stopping

Procedure
Note: Opening seacock. Before starting the generator
set, open the seacock to allow cooling water
passage. Failure to do so could damage the
seawater pump impeller and cause serious
engine overheating damage.
Note: Transfer switch.
ship-to-shore transfer switch, if equipped, is in
the ship position.
Note: Close seacock if engine fails to start. If the
engine fails to start after the first attempt, close
the seacock before the next starting attempt.
Failure to close the seacock may cause seawater
to enter the exhaust piping, silencer, and/or
engine. A water-filled exhaust piping and
silencer may further hinder generator starting
and cause seawater entry into the engine
cylinders through the exhaust valve.
ingested into the engine may cause major engine
damage that the Kohler Co. warranty does not
cover.
Note: Close seacock if water enters the exhaust
system. If water enters the exhaust system,
close the seacock and drain the water from the
exhaust system at the silencer's drain plug before
attempting to start the generator set. If excessive
cranking is a chronic problem, have the unit,
including the exhaust system, serviced by an
authorized Kohlerr distributor/dealer.
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Note: Starter motor cooldown.
engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at
a time. Allow a 60-second cooldown period
between cranking attempts if the engine does not
start. If the unit fails to start after 3 attempts,
contact an authorized Kohlerr distributor/ dealer
for repair. Failure to follow these guidelines may
result in starter motor burnout.
The following table describes the allowable cranking
time:
Cranking Seacock
Attempts Position
1
2
3
Allow a 60-second cooldown period between cranking
attempts.
If the units fails to start after 3 attempts, contact an
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authorized Kohler distributor/dealer for repair.
Once unit is running, immediately open the seacock.
2.6.1

Controls and Indicators

The following table describes the controls and indicators
located at the controller.
Name
Start/Stop Switch Use switch to start and stop the
generator set. Press the switch to
the
generator set. Press the switch to
the STOP position to stop the
generator set.
AC Circuit Breaker Circuit breaker trips when a fault
(optional) occurs in the output circuit. During
maintenance of craft wiring, the
circuit breaker disconnects the
generator set. Place the circuit
breaker(s) in the ON position to
close circuit breaker.
Input Fuse Protects the controller circuitry.
Battery Charging Protects the battery charging
Fuse circuitry.
Voltage Regulator Protects the voltage regulator
Fuse circuitry.
Remote Start A 6-pin connector on controller
Connector back panel allows connection of
(optional) remote start kits
Hourmeter Meter records total generator set
operating hours for reference in
maintenance scheduling.
Do not crank the
Cranking
Time
Open up to 10 seconds
Close up to 10 seconds
Close up to 10 seconds
Description
START position to start
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