Kohler 5-10EKD User Manual

TP-6772 2/14b
60 Section 4 Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptoms
Probable Causes Recommended Actions
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Does not
crank
Cranks but
does not start
Starts hard
No or low
output voltage
Stops
suddenly
Lacks power
Overheats
Low oil
pressure
High fuel
consumption
Excessive or
abnormal noise
Controller
x x Generator set power button OFF Press the power button to the ON position. Section 2 x x
Controller fuse (F2) blown Replace the blown controller fuse. If the fuse blows again,
troubleshoot the controller.[
Section 2, W/D
x x
The customer connection fuse (F3) blown. Note that the remote digital gauge (if equipped) will not function
Replace the blown fuse. If the fuse blows again, check what is connected to the generator set.[
Section 2, W/D
x
The auxiliary winding fuse (F1) blown Replace the blown auxiliary winding fuse. If the fuse blows
again, troubleshoot the controller.[
Section 2, W/D
x Controller start/stop switch inoperative Check the switch wiring. —
x Controller fault
Troubleshoot the controller.[
Gen. S/M
x x x x x Controller circuit board inoperative
Replace the controller circuit board.[
Gen. S/M
x
Remote stop command received from aremoteswitchorATS
Check the remote switch position.
Cooling System
x x Air openings clogged Clean the air openings. — x Impeller inoperative Replace the impeller. Section 3 x x
Seawater strainer clogged or restricted Clean the strainer, check the seawater pump impeller for
damage.
Section 3
x
High temperature shutdown Allow the engine to cool down. Then troubleshoot the cooling
system.
Sec. 3, Eng. O/M
x Coolant level low Restore the coolant to normal operating level. Section 3 x Thermostat inoperative Replace the thermostat. Eng. S/M x Cooling water pump inoperative Tighten or replace the belt. Replace the water pump. Eng. O/M or S/M
* Sec./Section—numbered section of this manual; ATS—Automatic Transfer Switch; Eng.—Engine; Gen.—Generator Set; I/M—Installation Manual; O/M—Operation Manual; S/M—Service Manual;
S/S—Spec Sheet; W /D—Wiring Diagram
[ Have an authorized service distributor/dealer perform this service.

Kohler 5-10EKD Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	5-10EKD
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English