Kohler RDC2 User Manual

TP-6905 7/18 53Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
4.2 Service Schedule
System Component or Procedure
See
Section
Procedure
Frequency
Visually
Inspect
Check Change Clean Test
General Maintenance
Fluid leaks X Daily
Engine oil level X Daily
Coolant level 4.6.1 X Daily
Obstructions or combustible materials near
exhaust outlet
X
Weekly
Leaks, hissing, and gas odor X Weekly
Bolts and nuts for tightness X Quarterly or 20 hours
Engine oil and filter [
4.3 X Yearly or 120 hours
Inspect wiring for cuts, abrasions, or
corrosion
X
5 Years
Belts and belt tension Engine
O/M
X
Yearly or 120 hours
Inspect vacuum lines and fittings X 5 Years
Air Intake System
Air cleaner element [
4.4 Quarterly
or 20 hr.
3 years or
400 hr.
Hours shown
Air induction for leaks X 3 Years or 500 hours
Intake manifold for vacuum leaks X 3 Years or 500 hours
Cooling System
Clamps and hoses, tightness and leaks 4.6.2 X X R Daily
Radiator exterior X X Yearly or 120 hours
Engine coolant w
4.6.2 X 3 Years or 500 hours
Hoses, condition 4.6.2 X X R 3 Years or 500 hours
Electrical System
Battery charge 4.8 X Yearly or 120 hours
Battery fluid level X Yearly or 120 hours
Battery for cracks and corrosion X Yearly or 120 hours
Clean battery cables [
X Yearly or 120 hours
Exhaust System
4.5
Exhaust manifold for leaks X R 5 Years or 2000 hours
Exhaust piping for leaks X 5 Years or 2000 hours
Check HEGO (oxygen) sensor connections
and wires
Engine
O/M
X
5 Years or 2000 hours
Fuel System
Fuel lines and connections X Quarterly
Fuel regulator pressure X Yearly or 120 hours
Fuel shutoff valve operation X 5 Years or 2000 hours
Ignition System
Spark plug wires for cuts, abrasions, or
hardening
4.7 X R
3 Years or 500 hours
Secondary ignition coil wires X R 3 Years or 500 hours
Spark plugs 4.7 X 3 Years or 500 hours
Generator
Brushes and collector ring D D Yearly or 300 hours
* Not necessary for maintenance-free batteries.
[ Service more frequently under extremely dusty/dirty conditions.
w Long-life coolant is recommended. When long-life coolant is used, the
change interval is 5000 hours or 5 years. Do not mix coolant types.
XAction
D Authorized distributor/dealer only
R Replace as necessary

Kohler RDC2 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	RDC2
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English