Starting The Generator Set; Stopping The Generator Set; Engine Safety Shutdown Switches - Kohler 4EOZ Service

1
2
3
4
5
1. Hourmeter
2. On/Off button
3. Oil pressure lights
4. Engine temperature lights
5. Exhaust temperature lights
6. Start button
Figure 2-2 Controls and Indicators
1
1. 4-pin connector
2. 25-pin connector
Figure 2-3 Remote Panel Connections
TP-6137 5/03
2.6.2
The following table describes the actions required to
start the generator set.
Step Step
1
6
2
3
2.6.3
The following table describes the actions required to
stop the generator set.
2
Step Step
1
2
3
2.6.4
The engine is protected by 3 shutdown switches which
automatically reset when the engine failure is corrected.
The engine safety shutdown switches become
functional when the unit comes up to speed, AC voltage
is available, and after a 3--5 second time delay.
The engine will shut down when:
D
The engine oil pressure is 0.3--0.7 bar (30--70 kPa) or
less.
D
The engine water temperature is 78--83_ C
(172--181_ F) or higher.
D
The water temperature in the mixer elbow is
94--100_ C (201--212_ F) or higher
Note: The low oil pressure switch is not a low oil level

Starting the Generator Set

Action Action
Fuel shutoff valve
Open the manual fuel shutoff valve, if equipped.
Initiate Starting
Press the controller on/off button to the ON position.
Note: The controller's oil pressure, engine, and
exhaust lamps illuminate.
Starting
Hold the generator set controller start button until the
generator set starts. Green LEDs indicate good
water engine and
performance.
Note: If the start button is pressed before a normal
start procedure, an electrical device disconnects the
starter pinion.

Stopping the Generator Set

Action Action
Cooldown
Run the generator set at no load for 5 minutes to
ensure adequate engine cooldown.
Stopping
Press the controller on/off button to the OFF position
to stop the generator set.
Note: The controller's oil pressure, engine, and
exhaust lamps darken.
Fuel shutoff valve
Close the manual fuel shutoff valve, if equipped.

Engine Safety Shutdown Switches

shutdown. Check the oil level regularly to protect
against engine damage from low oil level.
exhaust temperature
Section 2 Operation 7