Carburetor Heater - Kohler 12RES Installation Manual

1.10.2 Carburetor Heater

An optional carburetor heater is recommended for
improved cold starting in locations where the ambient
temperature drops below 0 C (32 F). The carburetor
heater prevents condensation and carburetor icing. The
heater turns on when the temperature at the thermostat
falls below approximately 4 C (40 F) and turns off when
the temperature rises above approximately 16 C
(60 F). See Figure 1-25.
The carburetor heater thermostat is installed in the cord.
Figure 1-26 shows the location of the thermostat on the
power cord. The heater power cord and thermostat are
located in the generator set housing air intake area/
battery compartment. See Figure 1-21.
Note: Do not place the carburetor heater thermostat
inside the generator set engine compartment.
The thermostat must be exposed to the ambient
air.
The heater requires a continuous source of power. Plug
the carburetor heater into an outlet that supplies
continuous 120 VAC power .
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1. Power plug
Figure 1-26 Carburetor Heaters
24 Section 1 Installation
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2. Thermostat
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1. Carburetor heater (air cleaner removed to show heater)
2. Carburetor heater power cord
Figure 1-25 Carburetor Heater Location
3. Heater
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