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Kohler 14/20RESA manual Storage Procedure, Lubricating System, Fuel System, Cylinder Lubrication

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5.8 Storage Procedure

Perform the following storage procedure before removing the generator set from service for three months or longer. Follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations for storage, if available.

Note: Run the generator set monthly whenever possible.

5.8.1Lubricating System

1.Operate the generator set until it reaches operating temperature, or about 15 minutes.

2.Stop the generator set.

3.While the engine is still warm, drain the engine lubrication oil from the engine crankcase.

4.Refill engine crankcase with oil. See Section 5.2.3 for oil recommendations.

5.Run the generator set for a few minutes to distribute the clean oil.

6.Stop the generator set.

5.8.2Fuel System

1.Start the generator set.

2.With the generator set running, shut off the gas supply.

3.Run the generator set until the engine stops.

4.Press the OFF button on the generator set controller.

5.8.3Cylinder Lubrication

1.Remove the spark plugs.

2.Pour one tablespoon of engine oil into each spark plug hole. Install the spark plugs and ground the spark plug leads. Do not connect the leads to the plugs.

3.Crank the engine two or three revolutions to lubricate the cylinders.

5.8.4Exterior Preparation

1.Clean the exterior surface of the generator set.

2.Seal all openings in the engine with nonabsorbent adhesive tape.

3.Mask all areas to be used for electrical contact.

4.Spread a light film of oil over unpainted metallic surfaces to prevent rust and corrosion.

5.8.5Battery

Perform battery storage last.

1.Press the OFF button on the generator set controller.

2.Disconnect the battery, negative (--) lead first.

3.Clean the battery.

4.Place the battery in a warm, dry location.

5.Connect the battery to a float/equalize battery charger, or charge the battery monthly using a trickle charger. Follow the battery charger manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Kohler 14/20RESA Storage Procedure, Lubricating System, Fuel System, Cylinder Lubrication, Exterior Preparation, Battery

Contents

TP-6804 12/11 ModelsControllers OperationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Product Identification InformationController Identification Engine IdentificationExercise Table of ContentsUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics TP-6804 12/11Table of Contents, continued Table of Contents, continued TP-6804 12/11 Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust SystemHazardous Voltage/ Moving Parts Fuel SystemHazardous Noise WARNINGCAUTIONHeavy Equipment Hot PartsIntroduction List of Related LiteratureNameplate Emission InformationService Assistance 14 Service Assistance TP-6804 12/111.1 Introduction Section 1 Descriptions and Service Views1.5 Transfer Switch 1.2 EngineRDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features 1.7.2 Fuel Regulator Heater 20RESA and RESAL only 1.7 Accessories1.7.1 Carburetor Heater 1.7.3 OnCue Home Generator Management System1.8 Service Views Figure 1-2 Service View Model 20RESA shown20 Section 1 Descriptions and Service Views TP-6804 12/112.2 Exercising the Generator Set 2.1 Prestart ChecklistSection 2 Generator Set Operation 2.3 Generator Set Operation2.3.6 Automatic Operation with Model RXT Transfer Switch 2.3.7 Automatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer Switches2.4.1 Setting the Exerciser 2.4.2 Unloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics2.4 Exercise 2.5.3 ATS Communication Errors 2.5 Faults2.4.5 Power Failure During Exercise Cycle 2.4.3 Unloaded Full-Speed Exercise2.5.4 Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown Warning W or Figure 2-3 Controller Fault Messages 28 Section 2 Generator Set Operation TP-6804 12/113.1 RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller 3.2 Controls and IndicatorsSection 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.2.2 LED Indicators 3.2.1 Controller Keypad3.2.3 LCD Display 3.3 Controller Power 3.4 Battery Charging3.5 Changing Settings When the correct date is shown, press the Select Repeat steps 5 and 6, using the arrow and select3.6 Setting the Exerciser 3.6.1 Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power--up3.6.2 Changing the Exercise Settings Figure 3-8 Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the RDC2 Controller If the exerciser has not been set, No Exercise Sch will be displayed3.7 RDC2 Controller Menus 3.8 Main Menu3.9 Overview Menu 3.10 Engine Metering Menu3.11 Generator Metering Menu DANGER3.12 Generator Set Information Menu 3.13 Genset Run Time Menu3.14 Genset System Menu 3.15 ATS Status Menu 3.16 ATS Configuration Menu 3.17 Date and Time Menu 3.18 Networking Information Menus3.18.1 Networking Status Submenu 3.18.2 Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password 3.18.3 RBUS Information 3.18.4 Remote Devices Submenu 3.19 Programmable Interface Module PIM Status Menu 3.20 Load Control Module LCM Menus 3.21 Event Log 4.1 DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller 4.2 Controls and IndicatorsSection 4 DC2 Controller Operation 4.2.2 LED Indicators 4.2.1 Controller Keypad4.3 Controller Power 4.4 Battery Charging4.2.3 LCD Display 4.5 Exercise 4.5.3 Exerciser Reset4.5.2 Setting the Exerciser 4.6 Event Log4.7 Maintenance Timer 4.8 OnCue Password56 Section 4 DC2 Controller Operation TP-6804 12/11Section 5 Scheduled Maintenance 5.1 Scheduled Maintenance5.1.1 Service Schedule, 14RESA/RESAL Models 5.1.2 Service Schedule, 20RESA/RESAL Models 5.2.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 5.2.4 Oil Change Procedure5.2 Lubrication System 5.2.1 Low Oil Pressure ShutdownGenerator Set Model 5.2.5 Resetting the Maintenance Timer5.2.6 Oil Cooler 20RESA/RESAL Oil Capacity, L qt5.4 Air Cleaner Service 5.4.1 Air Cleaner, 14RESA/RESAL Models5.3 Spark Plugs 5.4.2 Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL Models tp65155.5 Cooling System 5.6 Exhaust System5.7 Battery EZ-273000-J5.8.1 Lubricating System 5.8 Storage Procedure5.8.5 Battery 5.8.2 Fuel System6.4 Controller Service Access Section 6 Troubleshooting6.2 Fault Messages 6.1 Introduction6.5 Troubleshooting Figure 6-2 General Troubleshooting ChartAppendix A Abbreviations California Air Resources BoardDeutsches Institut fur Normung one one-thousandth of an inch sound power level, A weightedOccupational Safety and Health National Bureau of StandardsPage Singapore Phone 65 6264-6422, Fax Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters 7 Jurong Pier RoadTP-6804 12/11 E 2011 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved