Kohler 36VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC manual Service Schedule, 6VSG Models, Fuel

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4.1.1Service Schedule, 6VSG Models

 

 

 

 

Procedure

 

 

 

System Component or Procedure

See

Visually

 

 

 

 

 

Section

Inspect

Check

Change

Clean

Test

Frequency

Fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flexible lines and connections

 

 

X

 

R

 

 

Quarterly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main tank supply level (if LPG fueled)

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Weekly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel piping

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubrication

4.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil level

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

8 hours or before use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crankcase breather hose

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Yearly or 500 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change oil

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Yearly or 100 hours ‡

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace filter

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Yearly or 200 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling

4.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air ducts, louvers

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhaust Line

4.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leakage

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

Weekly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insulation, fire hazards

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstructions or combustible materials near exhaust

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Weekly

outlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC Electrical System

4.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery charger operation, charge rate (if equipped)

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Monthly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove corrosion, clean and dry battery and rack

 

 

X

 

 

X

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and tighten battery terminals and inspect boots

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity *

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Electrical System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten control and power wiring connections

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control system (if equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Monthly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visible wear or damage

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Quarterly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire abrasions where subject to motion

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

6 months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire-cable insulation condition

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

3 years or 500 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine and Mounting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visible wear or damage

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Weekly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air cleaner and precleaner service †

4.4

 

 

 

R

 

 

Yearly or 100 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark plugs

4.3

 

 

 

X

 

 

Yearly or 300 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace stepper motor coupling and bushing

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

500 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visible wear or damage

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Quarterly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise generator set

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Weekly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brushes and collector ring

 

 

D

 

 

D

 

Yearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Measure and record resistance readings of windings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with insulation tester (Megger®, with SCR assembly or

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

3 years

rectifier and load leads disconnected) *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Condition of Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence of vibration, leakage, excessive noise,

 

 

X

X

 

X

 

Weekly

temperature, or deterioration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior of sound enclosure

 

 

X

 

 

X

 

Quarterly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Not necessary for maintenance-free batteries.

 

X

Action

 

 

 

 

 

† Service more frequently under extremely dusty/dirty conditions.

D

Authorized distributor/dealer only

 

‡ Yearly or 250 hours if equipped with optional Oil Makeup Kit.

R

Replace as necessary

 

 

 

Megger® is a registered trademark of Biddle Instruments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance

TP-6843 1/13

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Contents VSC TP-6843 1/13aGenerator Set Identification Numbers Product Identification InformationController Identification Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Scheduled Maintenance Table of ContentsAppendix a Abbreviations Battery Safety Precautions and InstructionsAccidental Starting Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust SystemUse extreme care when handling, storing, and using fuels Fuel System Hazardous NoiseHeavy Equipment Hot PartsIntroduction List of Related LiteratureNameplate Emission InformationService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6843 1/13 Generator Set Enclosure Descriptions and Service ViewsIntroduction Engine AlternatorOnCue Generator Management System AccessoriesCarburetor Heater Programmable Interface Module PIMService Views 3Optional Communications Kit Components Generator Set Operation Prestart ChecklistTheory of Operation Exercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationExercise FaultsShutdowns Resetting the Controller After a Fault Shutdown Fault Message ShutdownSD Condition Check5Controller Fault Messages Generator Set Operation TP-6843 1/13 VSC Controller Operation Control and IndicatorsVSC Generator Set Controller LED Indicators Controller Keypad6Autopaging Displays, Automatic Mode LCD DisplayChanging Settings Controller PowerBattery Charging Procedure to Change Settings7Changing Settings Changing the Exercise Settings Setting the ExerciserSetting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up Procedure to Set the Exerciser8Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the VSC Controller VSC Controller Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu CalibrationGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuSystem Parameters for Battery Bank Charging Genset System MenuNominal Voltage 24V 36V 48V System Voltage, VDC Setting the Exerciser Adjusting the Display ContrastDate and Time Menu Networking Information MenusNetworking Status Submenu DhcpNetworking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password PasswordRbus Information RbusRemote Devices Submenu 25Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Procedure to View Event History Event LogVSC Controller Operation TP-6843 1/13 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceService Schedule, 6VSG Models FuelLow Oil Pressure Shutdown Oil Change ProcedureLubrication System Oil CheckResetting the Maintenance Timer Spark PlugsPrecleaner Service Air Cleaner ServicePaper Element Service Engine Starting Battery Cooling SystemFuel System Storage ProcedureLubricating System Cylinder LubricationBattery Controller Service Access TroubleshootingFault Messages IntroductionTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Recommended ActionAppendix a Abbreviations AbdcSysteme international d’unites TP-6843 1/13 Appendix Appendix TP-6843 1/13 Page 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved