Kohler Guidelines for Generator Maintenance Reset and How to Reset Your Generator
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2.5.4Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown

Always identify and correct the cause of a fault shutdown before resetting the controller. Check the fault message displayed on the controller and refer to Figure 2-3 to identify and correct the fault condition

before proceeding. Contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service, if necessary.

RDC2 Controller

Press the OFF button to reset the controller, or follow the procedure below. See Figure 2-2.

1.While the fault message is displayed, press the Select button to go to the Overview menu.

2.Press Select again. The active fault message is displayed.

3.Press Select. Confirm Clear Fault: NO is displayed.

4.Press the Down arrow button. Confirm Clear Fault: YES is displayed.

5.Press the Select button to enter YES and clear the fault.

6.Press the Select button to return to the overview menu. The controller changes to OFF mode.

7.Press AUTO to put the generator set into automatic mode.

DC2 Controller

Press the OFF button to clear the fault message on the controller.

Fault Message

Overview ---->

Fault Message

Confirm Clear

 

1.2 h

 

Fault: NO

 

 

Press Up arrow button.

 

 

 

 

Confirm Clear

 

 

 

Fault: YES

 

 

 

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Figure 2-2 Clearing a Fault on the RDC2 Controller

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Contents Controllers ModelsTP-6804 12/11 Controller Identification Product Identification InformationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Engine IdentificationTable of Contents Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password Table of Contents TP-6804 12/11 Battery Safety Precautions and InstructionsAccidental Starting Exhaust System Engine Backfire/Flash FireHazardous Voltage/ Moving Parts Fuel System Hazardous NoiseHot Parts Heavy EquipmentList of Related Literature IntroductionEmission Information NameplateService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6804 12/11 Transfer Switch Descriptions and Service ViewsIntroduction Engine Generator Set EnclosureRDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Accessories Removed to Show Detail Service ViewsDescriptions and Service Views TP-6804 12/11 Generator Set Operation Prestart ChecklistExercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer Switches Automatic Operation with Model RXT Transfer SwitchUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics Setting the ExerciserExercise Faults Clearing a Fault on the RDC2 Controller Resetting the Controller after a Fault ShutdownCheck communication wiring between Controller Fault Messages Generator Set Operation TP-6804 12/11 Controls and Indicators RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerRDC2 Controller Operation RUN OFF Auto Controller Keypad LED IndicatorsLCD Display Autopaging Displays, Automatic ModeBattery Charging Controller PowerChanging Settings Changing Settings Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power--up Setting the ExerciserChanging the Exercise Settings Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the RDC2 Controller Main Menu RDC2 Controller MenusEngine Metering Menu Overview Menu12 Generator Metering Menu Generator Metering MenuGenset Run Time Menu Generator Set Information Menu15 Genset System Menu Genset System Menu16 ATS Status Menu, with Calibration ATS Status Menu17 ATS Configuration Menu ATS Configuration MenuNetworking Information Menus Date and Time MenuDhcp Networking Status SubmenuReset OnCue Password? Yes Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue PasswordRbus Rbus Information23 Remote Devices Submenu Remote Devices Submenu24 Programmable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Programmable Interface Module PIM Status Menu25 Load Control Module LCM Status Menu Load Control Module LCM Menus26 Event Log Event LogDC2 Controller Operation DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerDC2 Controller Pushbutton Operation Status Displays, Generator Running Exercise Modes Exerciser ResetOnCue Password Maintenance TimerDC2 Controller Operation TP-6804 12/11 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceLubrication Service Schedule, 14RESA/RESAL ModelsService Schedule, 20RESA/RESAL Models Lubrication System Oil Change ProcedureEngine Oil Recommendation Low Oil Pressure ShutdownOil Cooler 20RESA/RESAL Resetting the Maintenance TimerAir Cleaner, 14RESA/RESAL Models Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plugs Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL Models Cooling System EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Fault Messages TroubleshootingController Service Access IntroductionGeneral Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingAnsi Appendix a AbbreviationsLCB Page By Kohler Co. All rights reserved

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