9IntroductionTP-7070 8/20
Introduction
This manual provides generator set operation,
maintenance, and basic troubleshooting instructions. A
separate controller operation manual contains detailed
controller operation information.
Wiring diagram manuals are available separately. Refer
to the engine operation manual for generator set engine
scheduled maintenance information.
Information in this publication represents data available
at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to
change this publication and the products represented
without notice and without any obligation or liability
whatsoever.
Read this manual and carefully follow all procedures
and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment
operation and to avoid bodily injury. Read and follow the
Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the
beginning of this manual. Keep this manual with the
equipment for future reference.
The equipment service requirements are very important
to safe and efficient operation. Inspect the parts often
and perform required service at the prescribed intervals.
Maintenance work must be performed by appropriately
skilled and suitably trained maintenance personnel
familiar with generator set operation and service.
Abbreviations
This publication makes use of numerous abbreviations.
T
ypically, the word(s) are spelled out along with the
abbreviation in parentheses when shown for the first
time in a section. Appendix A, Abbreviations, also
includes many abbreviation definitions.
List of Related Materials
Separate literature contains controller operation
i
nstructions, engine and alternator maintenance, and
accessory information not provided in this manual.
Figure 1 lists the available literature part numbers.
Several engine manufacturers provide engines with
electronic controls. These electronic controls indicate
engine fault codes in addition to the generator set
controller. The engine operation and service literature
provide information for identifying engine fault codes.
For the latest literature part numbers, see the respective
generator set parts catalog.
Literature Description
Literature Part
No.
APM802 Controller Spec Sheet G6-152
Generator Set Installation Manual,
KD Models
TP-7153
Generator Set Maintenance Manual,
KD Models
TP-7143
Controller and Generator Set Service Manual TP-7079
Generator Set/Controller Wiring Diagram
Manual
KD800-KD1000 w/APM802 TP-7106
KD1250-KD1750 w/APM802 TP-7071
KD1250-A & KD1350 w/APM802 TP-7117
KD2000-KD2500 w/APM802 TP-7107
KD2800-KD3250 w/APM802 TP-7108
KD3500-KD4000 w/APM802 TP-7169
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual,
KD27V12 Engine
33521029401
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual,
KD36V16 Engine
33521029701
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual,
KD45V20 Engine
33521030001
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual,
KD62V12 Engine
33521030301
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual,
KD83V16 Engine
33521030601
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual,
KD103V20 Engine
33521030901
Remote Serial Annunciator III (RSA III) TT-1625
Figure 1 Related Literature