Kohler 20-3250 kW manual Battery Electrolyte Level Inspection

After reconnecting the battery cables, coat the terminals with petroleum jelly, silicon grease, or other nonconductive grease.

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1.To positive (+) terminal on starter solenoid.

2.To ground (--) terminal on or near starter motor.

Figure 3-16 12-Volt Engine Electrical System Single Starter Motor Typical Battery Connection

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1.To positive (+) terminal on starter solenoid.

2.To ground (--) terminal on or near starter motor.

Figure 3-17 24-Volt Engine Electrical System Single Starter Motor Typical Battery Connection

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1.To positive (+) terminal on starter solenoid.

2.To ground (--) terminal on or near starter motor.

3.To positive (+) terminal on second starter solenoid.

4.To ground (--) terminal on or near second starter motor.

Figure 3-18 24-Volt Engine Electrical System Dual

Starter Motors Typical Battery

Connections

3.11.2 Electrolyte Level Inspection

Check the electrolyte level and specific gravity of batteries that have filler caps. Maintenance-free batteries do not require electrolyte level checking or specific gravity testing.

Check the electrolyte level at the specified interval. Remove the filler caps and verify that the electrolyte level reaches the bottom of each filler hole. See Figure 3-19. Refill as necessary with distilled water or clean tap water. Do not add fresh electrolyte. Tighten the filler caps. After adding water during freezing temperatures, run the generator set 20--30 minutes to mix the electrolyte and the water to prevent battery damage from freezing.

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1.Filler caps

2.Electrolyte level

Figure 3-19 Battery Electrolyte Level Inspection

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