Kohler 24VDC, 6VSG, 36VDC, 48VDC manual Scheduled Maintenance

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Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance

!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

Hazardous voltage. Moving parts.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Operate the generator set only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place.

!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.

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.

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Contents TP-6843 1/13a VSCController Identification Product Identification InformationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Table of Contents Scheduled MaintenanceAppendix a Abbreviations Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Exhaust System Engine Backfire/Flash FireFuel System Hazardous Noise Use extreme care when handling, storing, and using fuelsHot Parts Heavy EquipmentList of Related Literature IntroductionEmission Information NameplateService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6843 1/13 Introduction Engine Descriptions and Service ViewsGenerator Set Enclosure AlternatorCarburetor Heater AccessoriesOnCue Generator Management System Programmable Interface Module PIMService Views 3Optional Communications Kit Components Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationTheory of Operation Generator Set Operation Exercising the Generator SetFaults ExerciseShutdowns Fault Message ShutdownSD Condition Check Resetting the Controller After a Fault Shutdown5Controller Fault Messages Generator Set Operation TP-6843 1/13 Control and Indicators VSC Controller OperationVSC Generator Set Controller Controller Keypad LED IndicatorsLCD Display 6Autopaging Displays, Automatic ModeBattery Charging Controller PowerChanging Settings Procedure to Change Settings7Changing Settings Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up Setting the ExerciserChanging the Exercise Settings Procedure to Set the Exerciser8Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the VSC Controller Main Menu VSC Controller MenusEngine Metering Menu Overview MenuCalibration Generator Metering MenuGenset Run Time Menu Generator Set Information MenuGenset System Menu System Parameters for Battery Bank ChargingNominal Voltage 24V 36V 48V System Voltage, VDC Adjusting the Display Contrast Setting the ExerciserNetworking Information Menus Date and Time MenuDhcp Networking Status SubmenuPassword Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue PasswordRbus Rbus Information25Remote Devices Submenu Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Event Log Procedure to View Event HistoryVSC Controller Operation TP-6843 1/13 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceFuel Service Schedule, 6VSG ModelsLubrication System Oil Change ProcedureLow Oil Pressure Shutdown Oil CheckSpark Plugs Resetting the Maintenance TimerAir Cleaner Service Precleaner ServicePaper Element Service Cooling System Engine Starting BatteryLubricating System Storage ProcedureFuel System Cylinder LubricationBattery Fault Messages TroubleshootingController Service Access IntroductionProblem Possible Cause Recommended Action TroubleshootingAbdc Appendix a AbbreviationsSysteme international d’unites TP-6843 1/13 Appendix Appendix TP-6843 1/13 Page 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved