Kohler PRO 5.4 DES Owner's Manual page 8

Fuel Filters
High Pressure Fluids can
puncture skin and cause severe
injury or death.
Do not work on fuel system
without proper training or safety
equipment.
Fluid puncture injuries are highly toxic
and hazardous. If an injury occurs, seek
immediate medical attention.
NOTE: This generator is equipped with 2 fuel
fi lters; these 2 fi lters must be replaced
at same time. Fuel will run out during
this operation; provide an appropriate
container.
1. Close fuel valve (I).
2. Remove 1 fuel fi lter (G) by removing hose
clips and loosening screw on retaining clip, if
equipped.
3. Install new fuel fi lter (G) by tightening screw
on retaining clip, if equipped.
4. Reconnect hoses, securing them with clips.
5. Follow previous steps for second fuel fi lter
(G).
6. Wipe away any traces of fuel with a clean
cloth and check that there are no leaks.
Air Cleaner
NOTE: Operating engine with loose or
damaged air cleaner components
could cause premature wear and
failure. Replace all bent or damaged
components.
NOTE: Paper element (L) cannot be blown out
with compressed air.
Loosen air cleaner cover nut (N) and remove
air cleaner cover (J).
Precleaner:
1. Remove precleaner (K) from paper element
(L).
2. Replace or wash precleaner (K) in warm
water with detergent. Rinse and allow to air
dry.
3. Saturate precleaner (K) with new engine oil;
squeeze out excess oil.
4. Reinstall precleaner (K) over paper element
(L).
Paper Element:
1. Clean area around paper element (L).
Remove wing nut (M), element cover, and
paper element (L) with precleaner (K).
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2. Separate precleaner (K) from paper element
(L); service precleaner (K) and replace paper
element (L).
3. Check condition of rubber seal and replace if
necessary.
4. Install new paper element (L) on base; install
precleaner (K) over paper element (L);
reinstall element cover and secure with wing
nut (M).
Reinstall air cleaner cover (J) and secure with
air cleaner cover nut (N).
Air Cooling
Hot Parts can cause severe
burns.
Do not touch engine while
operating or just after stopping.
Never operate generator with heat shields or
guards removed. Do not modify generator.
Place generator in a place where pedestrians
or children are not likely to touch generator.
Be sure to carry generator only by its
carrying handles.
Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over
heating, ensure air cooling inlet and outlet
areas are clean and unobstructed. Avoid
spraying water at wiring harness or any
electrical components. Refer to Maintenance
Schedule.
Ground Terminal
Ground terminal (W) connects earth line for
prevention of electric shock. When electric
device is grounded, be sure to ground
generator also.
Connect generator to ground: Attach a 6 AWG
(10 mm ) copper wire to generator's ground
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connection and to a galvanized steel grounding
rod (not provided) driven 3.3 ft. (1 m) into
ground.
Connecting Alternating Current (AC)
NOTE: Ensure all electric devices including
lines and plug connection are in good
condition before connection to
generator.
NOTE: Ensure total load is within generator
rated output.
NOTE: Ensure receptacle load current is within
receptacle rated current.
1. Start engine.
2. Ensure AC pilot light (T) is on.
3. Plug into AC receptacle (O, P or Z).
4. Turn on any electric devices.
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