2.4 Operation in European Union Member Countries
This generator set is specifically intended and approved for operation below the deck in the engine compartment. Operation
above the deck and/or outdoors would constitute a violation of European Union Directive 2000/ 14/EC noise emission standard.
2.5 Load Profile
Whenever operating the generator set, Kohler Co. recommends maintaining the minimum load profile indicated in Figure 7.
Maintaining the load profile prevents corrosion formation on internal engine components when they’re exposed to the breakdown
of exhaust gases. Extended light loading may result in engine “wet stacking.”
Figure 7 Load Profile
Unburned Fuel (Wet Stacking) occurs when water/fuel vapor condenses in the exhaust system. At normal combustion
temperatures, water stays vaporized but at low combustion temperatures, it condenses back to a liquid. When running the
generator set under normal loads (30% load or more) for long periods of time, diesel exhaust stays hot enough to prevent
water/fuel vapor from condensing. Conversely, if the generator set is subjected to light loads (30% or less) for long periods of
time, water/fuel vapors accumulate and may result in the following conditions to develop:
• Cylinder wall glazing
• Fuel on water
• Crankcase oil dilution
• Wet stacking
Note:
Consult the engine manufacturer’s guidelines for more details on unburned fuel and wet stacking.
The operator should perform all of the prestart checks. Start the generator set according to the starting procedure in the controller
section of this manual. While the generator set is operating, listen for a smooth-running engine and visually inspect the generator
set for fluid or exhaust leaks.
2.6 Introduction
The spec sheets for each generator set provide model-specific generator and engine information. Refer to the respective spec
sheet for data not supplied in this manual. Refer to the generator set service manual, installation manual, engine operation
manual, and engine service manual for additional specifications.
2.7 Controller Specifications
Note:
Have setup and adjustments of the Decision-Maker
®
3500 controller performed only by an authorized Kohler distributor/dealer.
The setup and adjustments are password protected.
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