Kohler 8/10/12RESV Welding System User Manual


 
TP-6880 10/1464 Section 5 Scheduled Maintenance
5.2.5 Resetting the Maintenance Timer
Model RESV (RDC2):
1. From theOverview menu, step downto the Genset
Run Time menu.
2. Press the Select button and then step down to the
Next Maintenance screen.
3. Press the Select button.
4. Press the Up arrow button so that “Reset Maint
Timer? Yes” is displayed.
5. Pressthe Selectbutton. Afterabout twominutes,
the new maintenance interval and date are
displayed.
Model RESVL (DC2):
1. Press and hold the OFF and AUTO buttons
together until Maintenance Timer Reset is
displayed.
2. Release the OFF and AUTO buttons.
5.3 Spark Plugs
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
Reset the spark plug gap or replace the plugs with new
plugs as necessary.
1. Clean thearea around the baseof the sparkplug to
keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
2. Remove the spark plug and check its condition.
Replace the spark plug if it is worn or if its reuse is
questionable.
3. Check the spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge. SeeFigure 5-3 forthe recommended spark
plug gap. Adjust the gap by carefully bending the
ground electrode. See Figure 5-4 and Figure 5-5.
4. Foreasy removal,applya lightcoatingof anti-seize
lubricant to the cleaned spark plug threads. Wipe
away any excess compound.
5. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head.
Torque the spark plug to 24.4--29.8 Nm
(18--22 ft. lb.)
Generator Set Model Spark Plug Gap
8/10/12RESV/RESVL 0.508 mm (0.020 in.)
Figure 5-3 Spark Plug Gap
1--514
Figure 5-4 Checking the Spark Plug Gap
1--511
Figure 5-5 Adjusting the Spark Plug Gap