Kohler 8/10/12RESV manual Lubrication System, Engine Oil Recommendation, Low Oil Pressure Shutdown

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5.2 Lubrication System

See the service schedules in Section 5.1 for oil change and oil filter replacement intervals. See the service views in Section 1.9 for the oil drain, oil check, oil fill, and oil filter locations.

5.2.3Engine Oil Recommendation

Use 5W-30 API (American Petroleum Institute) Service Class SG, SH, or SJ synthetic oil. Synthetic oil oxidizes and thickens less than other oils and leaves the engine intake valves and pistons cleaner.

5.2.1Low Oil Pressure Shutdown

The low oil pressure (LOP) shutdown feature protects the engine against internal damage if the oil pressure drops below a minimum pressure because of oil pump failure or other malfunction.

Note: The LOP shutdown feature does not protect against damage caused by operating when the oil level is low; it is not a low oil level shutdown. Check the oil level regularly, and add oil as needed.

5.2.2Oil Check

The generator set is shipped with oil. Before operating the generator set, check the engine oil in the crankcase.

To check the oil level, shut down the generator set and wait several minutes. Remove the dipstick and wipe the end clean, reinsert, and remove. See Figure 5-1. Maintain the oil level between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick. Add 5W-30 synthetic oil when the oil level is low.

Check the oil level before each use. For extended operation, check the oil level every 8 hours. Do not check the oil level when the generator set is running.

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1.

Oil dipstick/oil fill

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Oil drain valve

 

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Figure 5-1Oil Check (typical)

5.2.4Oil Change Procedure

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

Fire.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near fuels or the fuel system.

Servicing the fuel system. A flash fire can cause severe injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near the carburetor, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Catch fuels in an approved container when removing the fuel line or carburetor.

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Contents RDC2 TP-6880 10/14aGenerator Set Identification Numbers Accessory Number Accessory DescriptionProduct Identification Information Controller IdentificationTable of Contents DC2 Controller Operation Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Accidental Starting Safety Precautions and InstructionsBattery Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or deathCarbon monoxide Can Cause Engine Backfire/Flash FireExhaust System Fire Can cause severe injury or deathFuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or deathHeavy Equipment Hot PartsIntroduction Transfer Switch LiteratureAccessory Literature List of Related LiteratureGenerator Set Application NameplateEmission Information Emission Compliance PeriodService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6880 10/14 Descriptions and Service Views RDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Programmable Interface Module PIM AccessoriesCarburetor Heater Load Control Module LCMService Views 12143Service View Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationGenerator Set Operation TP-6880 10/14 Exercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics Automatic Operation with Other Transfer SwitchesSetting the Exerciser ExerciseUnloaded Full-Speed Exercise Power Failure During Exercise CycleSystem Diagnostics Loaded Full-Speed Exercise with RXT onlyResetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown FaultsATS Communication Errors ShutdownsFault Message Shutdown SD Condition Check 3Controller Fault Messages Fault Shutdown SD Condition CheckGenerator Enclosure Thermostat Generator Set Operation TP-6880 10/14 RDC2 Controller Operation RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerControls and Indicators Button Function Controller Keypad LED IndicatorsButton LED OperationLCD Display Active AlertChanging Settings Controller PowerBattery Charging Procedure to Change SettingsChanging Settings on the RDC2 Controller 7Changing SettingsChanging the Exercise Settings Setting the ExerciserSetting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up Procedure to Set the Exerciser8Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the RDC2 Controller RDC2 Controller Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu Voltage CalibrationGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuGenset System Menu Setting the ExerciserAdjusting the Display Contrast Voltage Regulator VR Voltage AdjATS Status Menu Screens on this page do not appearATS Configuration Menu Changing ATS Configuration SettingsDate and Time Menu Networking Information MenusNetworking Status Submenu DhcpDhcp Submenu Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Plus PasswordPassword 21Network Configuration Submenu Rbus Information 22RBUS Information SubmenuRemote Devices Submenu From FigureProgrammable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Load Control Module LCM or Load Shed Kit Menus 25Load Control Module LCM or Load Shed Kit Status MenuProcedure to View Event History Event LogRDC2 Controller Operation TP-6880 10/14 DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller DC2 Controller OperationLED Indication Controller KeypadButton Button Function Description5Status Displays, Generator Running Exerciser Reset Exercise ModesMaintenance Timer OnCue Plus PasswordDC2 Controller Operation TP-6880 10/14 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Service Schedule Engine Oil Recommendation Oil Change ProcedureLubrication System Low Oil Pressure ShutdownReplace the oil filter Reset the maintenance timer on the controllerDrain the oil Fill with oilModel Resv RDC2 Resetting the Maintenance TimerSpark Plugs Model Resvl DC2Paper Element Service Air Cleaner ServiceAir Cleaner, 8RESV/RESVL Models Air Cleaner, 10/12RESV/RESVL Models Cooling SystemHazardous noise Can cause hearing loss EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Scheduled Maintenance TP-6880 10/14 Introduction TroubleshootingFault Messages USB PortTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionAppendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page TP-6880 10/14
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