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TP-6843 1/13a

© 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.

KOHLER CO. Kohler, Wisconsin 53044

Phone 920-457-4441, Fax 920-459-1646

Kohler Power Systems

Asia Pacific Headquarters

7 Jurong Pier Road

Singapore 619159

Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455

For the nearest KOHLER authorized installation, service, and sales dealer in the US and Canada:

Call 1-800-544-2444 or visit KOHLERPower.com

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Kohler 6VSG, 24VDC, 36VDC, 48VDC manual 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved

Contents

VSC TP-6843 1/13a Product Identification Information Controller IdentificationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Engine Identification Table of Contents Table of Contents Scheduled MaintenanceAppendix a Abbreviations Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust System Use extreme care when handling, storing, and using fuels Fuel System Hazardous Noise Heavy Equipment Hot Parts Introduction List of Related Literature Nameplate Emission Information Service Assistance Service Assistance TP-6843 1/13 Descriptions and Service Views Introduction EngineGenerator Set Enclosure Alternator Accessories Carburetor HeaterOnCue Generator Management System Programmable Interface Module PIM Service Views 3Optional Communications Kit Components Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationTheory of Operation Exercising the Generator Set Generator Set Operation Faults ExerciseShutdowns Resetting the Controller After a Fault Shutdown Fault Message ShutdownSD Condition Check 5Controller Fault Messages Generator Set Operation TP-6843 1/13 Control and Indicators VSC Controller OperationVSC Generator Set Controller LED Indicators Controller Keypad 6Autopaging Displays, Automatic Mode LCD Display Controller Power Battery ChargingChanging Settings Procedure to Change Settings 7Changing Settings Setting the Exerciser Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-upChanging the Exercise Settings Procedure to Set the Exerciser 8Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the VSC Controller VSC Controller Menus Main Menu Overview Menu Engine Metering Menu Generator Metering Menu Calibration Generator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time Menu System Parameters for Battery Bank Charging Genset System Menu Nominal Voltage 24V 36V 48V System Voltage, VDC Setting the Exerciser Adjusting the Display Contrast Date and Time Menu Networking Information Menus Networking Status Submenu Dhcp Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Password Password Rbus Information Rbus Remote Devices Submenu 25Remote Devices Submenu Programmable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Procedure to View Event History Event Log VSC Controller Operation TP-6843 1/13 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Service Schedule, 6VSG Models Fuel Oil Change Procedure Lubrication SystemLow Oil Pressure Shutdown Oil Check Resetting the Maintenance Timer Spark Plugs Air Cleaner Service Precleaner ServicePaper Element Service Engine Starting Battery Cooling System Storage Procedure Lubricating SystemFuel System Cylinder Lubrication Battery Troubleshooting Fault MessagesController Service Access Introduction Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action Appendix a Abbreviations Abdc Systeme international d’unites TP-6843 1/13 Appendix Appendix TP-6843 1/13 Page 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved