Kohler 18RESL Standby Power Generator Manuals

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Kohler 18RESL Manual (100 pages)

Residential/Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Power Supply | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety Precautions and Instructions
7
Introduction
11
List of Related Materials
11
Service Assistance
12
Section 1 Specifications
13
Introduction
13
Controller Specifications
13
Engine Service
13
Engine Specifications
13
Alternator Specifications
14
Torque Specifications
14
Service Views
15
Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
17
Service Schedule
17
Lubrication System
19
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
19
Oil Check
19
Engine Oil Recommendation
19
Oil Change Procedure
19
Oil Cooler
20
Spark Plugs
20
Air Cleaner Service
21
Cooling System
21
Stepper Motor Coupling
22
Exhaust System
22
Battery
22
Battery Charger
23
Storage Procedure
24
Lubricating System
24
Fuel System
24
Cylinder Lubrication
24
Exterior Preparation
24
Battery
24
Section 3 Troubleshooting
25
Introduction
25
Initial Checks
25
Troubleshooting Chart
25
Controller Troubleshooting
33
Section 4 Controller
35
Introduction
35
Controls and Display
36
Master Switch
36
LED Display
36
Keypad
37
Sequence of Operation
38
Starting Sequence, Master Switch Moved to RUN
38
Starting Sequence, Remote Start
38
Running Sequence
38
Stopping Sequence, Master Switch Moved to OFF/RESET
38
Stopping Sequence, Remote Stop
38
Standby Mode
38
Sleep Mode
38
Faults
39
Warnings
39
Shutdowns
39
Controller Configuration and Adjustment, ADC-RES
41
Controller Configuration
41
Controller Time out
41
Controller Application Program Version Number
41
Voltage and Frequency Adjustments
41
Controller Relays
41
Optional Relay Board
42
Silicon Controlled Rectifier Module
44
Controller Replacement
45
Section 5 Component Testing and Adjustment
49
Theory of Operation
49
Separate Excitation
49
Stator
51
Main Field (Rotor)
53
Rotor Continuity and Resistance Tests
53
Slip Rings
54
Brushes
54
Voltage Connections
55
Voltage Connections, Single-Phase Models
55
Voltage Connections, 3-Phase Models
55
Voltage Regulation
55
Voltage Adjustment (ADC-RES Only)
55
Voltage Adjustment Procedure
56
Volts Per Hertz (Hz) Adjustments (Droop)
57
Governor System
61
Operation
61
Initial Checks and Operation Test
61
Hunting/Surging
61
Governor System/Magnetic Pickup Operation Test
62
Frequency Adjustment
65
Fault Shutdown Tests
66
Controller Fault Shutdown Functions
66
Fault Shutdown Switches
67
Generator Set Master Switch
68
Fuel Systems
68
Fuel Solenoid Valve
68
Fuel Regulators
69
Fuel Conversion
70
Digital Spark Advance Ignition (DSAI) Timing
71
Circuit Protection
71
Line Circuit Breaker
71
Fuses
71
Starter Relay
71
Continuity Checks
72
Section 6 Disassembly/Reassembly
73
Initial Steps
73
Disassembly
74
Reassembly
79
Section 7 Wiring Diagrams
85
Appendix A Abbreviations
91
Appendix B Common Hardware Application Guidelines
93
Appendix C General Torque Specifications
94
Appendix D Common Hardware Identification
95
Appendix E Common Hardware List
96

Kohler 18RESL Operation Manual (48 pages)

Residential/Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 1 MB

Product Identification Information
2
Table of Contents
3
Safety Precautions and Instructions
5
Introduction
9
Service Assistance
10
Section 1 Features
11
Specifications
11
Generator
11
Engine
11
Advanced Digital Control
11
Generator Set Components
12
Section 2 Operation
15
Prestart Checklist
15
DC-RET Controller
15
Generator Set Master Switch
15
LED Display
16
Controller Power
16
Standby Mode
16
Sleep Mode
16
Generator Set Operation
16
Starting Generator Set
16
Stopping Generator Set
17
Exercising Generator Set
17
Faults
17
Shutdowns
17
Warnings
17
Resetting Controller after a Fault Shutdown
17
Battery Charger
19
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance, 12 Kw Models
21
Routine Maintenance
21
Service Schedule, 12 Kw Models
22
Lubrication System
23
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
23
Oil Check
23
Engine Oil Recommendation
23
Oil Change Procedure
23
Oil Cooler
24
Spark Plugs
25
Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner
25
Precleaner Service
26
Paper Element Service
26
Cooling System
26
Exhaust System
27
Battery
27
Battery Charger
28
Circuit Protection
28
Line Circuit Breaker
28
Fuses
28
Storage Procedure
29
Lubricating System
29
Fuel System
29
Cylinder Lubrication
29
Exterior Preparation
29
Battery
29
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance, 18 Kw Models
31
Routine Maintenance
31
Service Schedule, 18 Kw Models
32
Lubrication System
33
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
33
Oil Check
33
Engine Oil Recommendation
33
Oil Change Procedure
33
Oil Cooler
34
Spark Plugs
34
Air Cleaner Service
35
Cooling System
35
Exhaust System
36
Battery
36
Battery Charger
37
Circuit Protection
37
Line Circuit Breaker
37
Fuses
37
Storage Procedure
38
Lubricating System
38
Fuel System
38
Cylinder Lubrication
38
Exterior Preparation
38
Battery
38
Section 5 Troubleshooting
39
Introduction
39
Controller Troubleshooting
39
Generator Set Troubleshooting
39
Battery Charger Troubleshooting
41
Appendix A Abbreviations
43

Kohler 18RESL Operation (48 pages)

Residential/Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 2 MB

Product Identification Information
2
Table of Contents
3
Safety Precautions and Instructions
5
Introduction
9
Service Assistance
11
Section 1 Features
13
Specifications
13
Generator
13
Engine
13
Advanced Digital Control
13
Generator Set Components
14
Section 2 Operation
17
Prestart Checklist
17
DC-RET Controller
17
Generator Set Master Switch
17
LED Display
18
Controller Power
18
Standby Mode
18
Sleep Mode
18
Generator Set Operation
18
Starting Generator Set
18
Stopping Generator Set
19
Exercising Generator Set
19
Faults
19
Shutdowns
19
Warnings
19
Resetting Controller after a Fault Shutdown
19
Battery Charger
21
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance, 12 Kw Models
23
Routine Maintenance
23
Service Schedule, 12 Kw Models
24
Lubrication System
25
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
25
Oil Check
25
Engine Oil Recommendation
25
Oil Change Procedure
25
Oil Cooler
26
Spark Plugs
27
Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner
27
Precleaner Service
28
Paper Element Service
28
Cooling System
28
Exhaust System
29
Battery
29
Battery Charger
30
Circuit Protection
30
Line Circuit Breaker
30
Fuses
30
Storage Procedure
31
Lubricating System
31
Fuel System
31
Cylinder Lubrication
31
Exterior Preparation
31
Battery
31
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance, 17/18 Kw Models
33
Routine Maintenance
33
Service Schedule, 17/18 Kw Models
34
Lubrication System
35
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
35
Oil Check
35
Engine Oil Recommendation
35
Oil Change Procedure
35
Oil Cooler
36
Spark Plugs
36
Air Cleaner Service
37
Cooling System
37
Exhaust System
38
Battery
38
Battery Charger
39
Circuit Protection
39
Line Circuit Breaker
39
Fuses
39
Storage Procedure
40
Lubricating System
40
Fuel System
40
Cylinder Lubrication
40
Exterior Preparation
40
Battery
40
Section 5 Troubleshooting
41
Introduction
41
Controller Troubleshooting
41
Generator Set Troubleshooting
41
Battery Charger Troubleshooting
43
Appendix A Abbreviations
45

Kohler 18RESL Installation Manual (40 pages)

Residential/Commercial Generator Sets Controller: DC-RET Digital Control

Brand: Kohler | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 4 MB

Product Identification Information
2
Table of Contents
3
Safety Precautions and Instructions
5
- Exhaust System
  6
- Hot Parts
  8
Introduction
9
Service Assistance
11
Section 1 Installation
13
- General
  13
- Lifting
  13
- Generator Set Inspection
  13
- Location and Mounting
  13
  - Exhaust Requirements
    18
  - Air Requirements
    18
- Power Supply
  18
- Fuel Requirements
  19
  - Fuel Supply
    19
  - Fuel Pipe Size
    20
- Fuel Conversion
  20
- Electrical Connections
  22
  - AC Connections
    22
  - Remote Start Connection
    23
  - Grounding
    23
  - Battery Charger
    23
- Battery
  24
- Carburetor Heater (Optional)
  26
- Prestart Installation Check
  27
- Startup Notification
  27
Section 2 Wiring Diagrams
29
Appendix A Abbreviations
35

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