Kohler 5EFKOD User Manual

TP-6772 2/14b
62 Section 4 Troubleshooting
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Trouble Symptoms
Section or
Publication
Reference*
Recommended ActionsProbable Causes
Excessive or
abnormal noise
High fuel
consumption
Low oil
pressure
Overheats
Lacks power
Stops
suddenly
No or low
output voltage
Starts hard
Cranks but
does not start
Does not
crank
Fuel S ystem
x x Fuel tank empty or fuel valve shut off Add fuel and move the fuel valve to the ON position. — x x x x Fuel filter restriction Clean or replace t he fuel filter. Eng. O/M x Fuel solenoid inoperative
Troubleshoot the fuel solenoid.[
Eng. S/M
x x x Air in fuel system (diesel only) Bleed the diesel fuel system. Eng. O/M x x x
Fuel or fuel injectors dirty or faulty (diesel only)
Clean, test, and/or replace the inoperative fuel injector.[
Eng. S/M
x x x x
Fuel injection timing out of adjustment (diesel only)
Adjust the fuel injection timing.[
Eng. S/M
x x x
Fuel feed or injection pump inoperative (diesel only)
Rebuild or replace the injection pump.[
Eng. S/M
Generator
x
AC output circuit breaker open Reset the breaker and check for AC voltage at the generator
side of the circuit breaker.
—
x
Overcrank shutdown Reset the controller. If the overcrank fault occurs again, contact
the distributor/dealer.
—
x
Transfer switch test s witch in the OFF position
Move the transfer switch test switch to the AUTO position. ATS O/M
x
Wiring, terminals, or pin in the exciter field open
Check f or continuity. Gen. S/M, W/D
x
Main field (rotor) inoperative (open or grounded)
Test and/or replace the rotor.[
Gen. S/M
x Stator inoperative (open or grounded)
Test and/or replace the stator.[
Gen. S/M
x Vibration excessive
Tighten loose components.[
—
Lube System
x x x Oil level low Restore the oil level. Inspect the generator set for oil leaks. Eng. O/M
x Low oil pressure shutdown Check the oil level. Eng. O/M x
Low oil pressure switch inoperative Replace the low oil pressure switch. Check the engine for
damage.
W/D
x x x x
Crankcase oil type incorrect for ambient temperature
Change the oil. Use oil with a viscosity suitable for the operating climate.
Eng. O/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 5EFKOD Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	5EFKOD
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English