Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety Precautions and Instructions
- Introduction
- Service Assistance
- Section 1. Descriptions and Service Views
- Section 2. Generator Set Operation
- Section 3. VSC Controller Operation
- 3.1 VSC Generator Set Controller
- 3.2 Control and Indicators
- 3.3 Controller Power
- 3.4 Battery Charging
- 3.5 Changing Settings
- 3.6 Setting the Exerciser
- 3.7 VSC Controller Menus
- 3.8 Main Menu
- 3.9 Overview Menu
- 3.10 Engine Metering Menu
- 3.11 Generator Metering Menu
- 3.12 Generator Set Information Menu
- 3.13 Genset Run Time Menu
- 3.14 Genset System Menu
- 3.15 Date and Time Menu
- 3.16 Networking Information Menus
- 3.17 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Status Menu
- 3.18 Event Log
- Section 4. Scheduled Maintenance
- Section 5. Troubleshooting
- Appendix A. Abbreviations
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Section 4. Scheduled Maintenance
The prestart checklist in the controller operation manual lists main areas of the generator set that require attention. Some
procedures may also require using the generator set service manual or engine service manual.
Note:
Have maintenance work, including battery service, performed by appropriately skilled and suitably trained maintenance
personnel familiar with generator set operation and service.
Kohler recommends the use of Kohler Genuine oil, filters, and coolant for maintenance and service.
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the
negative (–) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (–)
lead last when reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or
equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset button to shut down
the generator set. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative (–) lead
first. Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent the starting of the
generator set by the remote start/stop switch.
WARNING
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. The engine and
exhaust system components become extremely hot during operation.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage. Moving parts.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place.
Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed moving parts will cause severe injury or death. Keep hands,
feet, hair, clothing, and test leads away from the belts and pulleys when the generator set is running. Replace guards, screens,
and covers before operating the generator set.
4.1 Scheduled Maintenance
Refer to the following service schedules and the runtime hours displayed on the controller display to schedule routine
maintenance. Intervals are shown in hours of operation and/or time intervals (i.e. weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) Have an
authorized distributor/dealer service the generator set at the designated intervals in the service schedule for the life of the
generator set. Service units subject to extreme weather, long operating hours, or dusty or dirty conditions more frequently.
Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for parts.