Service Schedule - Kohler 4EF Operation

Engine Service. Perform generator set engine service
at the intervals specified by the engine operation
manual.
Generator Set Service. Perform generator set service
at the intervals specified by the generator set operation
manual.
If the generator set operates under dusty or dirty
conditions, use dry compressed air to blow dust out of
the alternator. With the generator set running, direct the
stream of air in through the cooling slots at the alternator
end.
Routine Maintenance. Refer to the following generator
set service schedule, the engine service schedule, and

3.2 Service Schedule

Perform Service at Intervals Indicated (X)
FUEL SYSTEM
Check the fuel level and fill as necessary
Lubricate carburetor and choke linkage *
Check fuel lines and replace as necessary *
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Check crankcase oil level and add as necessary
Replace the oil in crankcase *
Replace the lube oil filter element *
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and fill as necessary *
Check seawater outlet and clean as necessary
Check function of siphon break, if equipped
Replace seawater pump impeller *
Check heat exchanger anticorrosion zinc
condition *
Replace heat exchanger anticorrosion zinc *
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Flush cooling system *
IGNITION SYSTEM
Clean and regap spark plugs *
Replace spark plugs *
* Requires removal of sound shield, if installed.
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Consult your local distributor/dealer for service.
8 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Reference
Section
2.1
3.4.2
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3.3.2
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.7.1
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3.7.6
3.7.4
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3.7.3
3.7.5
3.7.5
3.7.1
3.8
3.8
the hourmeter located on the generator set controller to
determine when to schedule routine maintenance.
Service more frequently generator sets that are subject
to extreme weather or dusty or dirty conditions.
Service Log. Use the Operating Hour Service Log
located in the back of this manual to document
performed services.
Service Schedule. Perform maintenance on each item
in the service schedule at the designated intervals for
the life of the generator set. For example, an item
requiring service every 100 hours or 3 months also
requires service after 200 hours or 6 months, 300 hours
or 9 months, and so on.
After
50 Hrs 100 Hrs
or
Before
Starting 1 Month 3 Months
X
(200 hrs)
X
X
(20 hrs
break-in
period)
X
(20 hrs
break-in
(200 hrs)
period)
X
X
(during
operation)
x:sm:004:001
Every Every Every
300 Hrs 500 Hrs
or or
6 Months Yearly
X
X
X
X
X
X (check)
X
(400 hrs)
X
X
TP-5985 10/02
or
X
X
X