Kohler 8.5RES, 12RES manual Service Schedule

3.2	Service Schedule
					Procedure
		See	Visually
System Component or Procedure		Section	Inspect		Check	Change	Clean	Test	Frequency
Fuel
Flexible lines and connections				X		R			Quarterly
Main tank supply level					X				Weekly
Fuel piping				X					Yearly
Lubrication		3.3
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		3.6
Air ducts, louvers					X		X		Yearly
Exhaust Line		3.7
Leakage				X	X				Weekly
Insulation, fire hazards				X					Yearly
Obstructions or combustible materials near exhaust				X					Weekly
outlet
DC Electrical System		3.8
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				X	X				Yearly
boots
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				Six 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		3.5				R			Yearly or 100 hours
Spark plugs		3.4				X			Yearly or 300 hours
Replace stepper motor coupling and bushing						D			500 hours
Generator
Visible wear or damage		2.1		X					Quarterly
Exercise generator set		2.2						X	Weekly
Brushes and collector ring				D			D		Yearly
Measure and record resistance readings of
windings with insulation tester (Meggerr, with
SCR assembly or rectifier and load leads
disconnected) *								D	3 Years
General Condition of Equipment
Evidence of vibration, leakage, excessive noise,
temperature, or deterioration				X	X		X		Weekly
Interior of sound enclosure				X			X		Quarterly
* Not necessary for maintenance-free batteries.			D	Authorized distributor/dealer only
			X	Action
			R	Replace as necessary
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10	Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance								TP-6331 5/04