Kohler 60RCL Heavy Equipment, Hot Parts, Hot coolant and steam Can cause severe injury or death

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Engine block heater. Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. The engine block heater can cause electrical shock. Remove the engine block heater plug from the electrical outlet before working on the block heater electrical connections.

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 a utility electrical system can cause severe injury or death to utility personnel working on power lines.

WARNING

Airborne particles.

Can cause severe injury or blind- ness.

Wear protective goggles and clothing when using power tools, hand tools, or compressed air.

Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed moving parts can 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.

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.

Hot Parts

WARNING

Hot coolant and steam.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Before removing the pressure cap, stop the generator set and allow it to cool. Then loosen the pressure cap to relieve pressure.

WARNING

Hot engine and exhaust system. Can cause severe injury or death.

Do not work on the generator set until it cools.

Servicing the alternator. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death.

Avoid touching the alternator field or exciter armature. When shorted, the alternator field and exciter armature become hot enough to cause severe burns.

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.

Notice

NOTICE

Canadian installations only. For standby service connect the output of the generator set to a suitably rated transfer switch in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.

NOTICE

Electrostatic discharge damage.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damages electronic circuit boards. Prevent electrostatic discharge damage by wearing an approved grounding wrist strap when handling electronic circuit boards or integrated circuits. An approved grounding wrist strap provides a high resistance (about 1 megohm), not a direct short, to ground.

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Safety Precautions and Instructions

TP-6810 11/13

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Contents RDC2 TP-6810 11/13bAccessory Number Accessory Description Product Identification InformationController Identification Generator Set Identification NumbersTable of Contents Appendix a Abbreviations Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or deathFuel System Engine Backfire/Flash FireExhaust System Hazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or death Hazardous NoiseHazardous noise Can cause hearing loss Hot coolant and steam Can cause severe injury or death Heavy EquipmentHot Parts Introduction NameplateList of Related Literature Literature Type Part NumberService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6810 11/13 Service Views NON-SERVICE Side260RCL Service Views Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationOperating Area Keep the generator set area clear. Maintain at leastExercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer Switches Unloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics ExercisePower Failure During Exercise Exerciser ResetSetting the Exerciser at Power-up Unloaded Full-Speed ExerciseChanging the Exercise Setting Procedure to Change the Exercise Setting2RDC2 Main Menu 3Procedure to Set the Exerciser Faults Resetting the Controller after a Fault ShutdownATS Communication Errors Procedure to Reset the Controller after a Fault ShutdownFault Shutdown SD Condition Check 5Controller Fault Messages Model RXT Transfer Switch Operation Procedure to View Event HistorySetting Event LogTime Delays ATS Load Control Relay Time DelayATS Control Sequence of Operation Preferred Source FailsControls and Indicators RDC2 Controller OperationController Keypad LED Indicators ButtonButton Function LED OperationLCD Display Active AlertController Power Battery ChargingChanging Settings Procedure to Change SettingsChanging Settings on the RDC2 Controller 6Changing SettingsController Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu Voltage CalibrationGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuVoltage Regulator VR Voltage Adjust Setting the ExerciserAdjusting the Display Contrast Genset System MenuATS Status Menu 14ATS Status Menu, with CalibrationATS Configuration Menu Changing ATS Configuration SettingsDate and Time Menu Date and Time 02Dec2011 1234pm Time Format 12hr24hrNetworking Information Menus 17Networking Information MenuNetworking Status Submenu DhcpNetworking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password OnCue PasswordRbus Information Submenu 20RBUS Information SubmenuRemote Devices Submenu 21Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Menus Load Control Menus 23Load Control Status MenuScheduled Maintenance General MaintenanceService Schedule Every Operation DailyOil Specifications Lubrication SystemOil Check Oil AdditionsAir Cleaner Reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2Air Cleaner Service Procedure Check for leaksExhaust System Inspection Points Cooling SystemChecking and Filling Coolant Flushing and Cleaning Flushing and Cleaning ProcedureCooling System Inspection Draining Cooling SystemIgnition System Model Spark plug gap 38 RCL, 48RCL, and 60RCL511 Storage Procedure Scheduled Maintenance TP-6810 11/13 Troubleshooting Fault MessagesIntroduction USB PortGenerator Set Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionController Troubleshooting 2RDC2 Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting TP-6810 11/13 Appendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved

38RCL, 48RCL, 60RCL specifications

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