Hot Parts - Kohler 8RESV Operation

Welding on the generator set. Can
cause severe electrical equipment
damage. Before welding on the
generator set perform the following
steps: (1) Remove the battery cables,
negative (--) lead first. (2) Disconnect
all engine electronic control module
(ECM) connectors. (3) Disconnect all
generator set controller and voltage
regulator circuit board connectors.
(4) Disconnect the engine battery-
charging alternator connections.
(5) Attach the weld ground connection
close to the weld location.
Connecting the battery and the
battery charger. Hazardous voltage
can cause severe injury or death.
Reconnect the battery
positive to positive and negative to
negative, to avoid electrical shock and
damage to the battery charger and
battery(ies). Have a
electrician install the battery(ies).
Short circuits.
voltage/current can cause severe
injury or death. Short circuits can
cause bodily injury and/or equipment
damage. Do not contact electrical
connections with tools or jewelry while
making adjustments or
Remove all jewelry before servicing the
equipment.
Electrical backfeed to the utility.
Hazardous backfeed voltage can
cause severe injury or death. Install
a transfer switch in standby power
installations to prevent the connection
of standby and other sources of power.
Electrical backfeed into
electrical system can cause severe
injury or death to utility personnel
working on power lines.
Heavy Equipment
WARNING
Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Do not use lifting eyes.
Lift the generator set using lifting bars
inserted through the lifting holes on
the skid.
8 Safety Precautions and Instructions

Hot Parts

Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot
parts can cause severe injury or
death. Do not touch hot engine parts.
correctly,
The engine and exhaust system
components become extremely hot
during operation.
Servicing the engine heater.
qualified
parts can cause minor personal
injury or property damage. Install the
Hazardous
heater before connecting it to power.
Operating the heater before installation
can cause burns and component
damage.
heater and allow it to cool before
servicing the heater or nearby parts.
repairs.
a utility
WARNING
Hot
Disconnect power to the
Notice
NOTICE
Canadian installations only.
standby service connect the output of
the generator set to a suitably rated
transfer switch in accordance with
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
TP-6880 10/14
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