Kohler RZ Series User Manual

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Start/Stop Procedure
Local Starting
Place the generator set master switch in the RUN
position to start the generator set at the controller.
NOTE
The alarm horn sounds whenever the generator set
master switch is not in the AUTO position.
NOTE
The microprocessor controller is equipped with a
transientstart/stopfunctiontoavoidaccidentalcranking
oftherotatingengine. Ifthegeneratorset masterswitch
is momentarily placedin the OFF/RESET positionthen
quickly returned to RUN, the genset slows to 249 rpm
and recranks before returning to rated speed.
NOTE
The microprocessor controller is equipped with an
automatic restart function. The generator set attempts
to restart if the engine speed drops below 13 Hz
(390 rpm).Failuretocorrectthecauseofthedecreased
engine speed results in an overcrank condition.
Auto (Remote) Starting
Place the generator set master switch to the AUTO
position for start-up by automatic transfer switch or
remote start/stop switch (connected to controller
terminals TB1-3 and TB1-4).
Crank Mode Selection
The microprocessor controller provides up to 45
seconds of continuous crankingor 75seconds ofcyclic
cranking (crank 15 seconds, rest 15 seconds, crank 15
seconds, etc.) before overcrank shutdown. Make the
cranking mode (cyclic or continuous) selection on the
controller circuit board terminal strip. For cyclic
cranking,leavecircuit boardterminalTB1-9open. Run
ajumper betweencircuitboardterminalTB1-2(ground)
and terminal TB1-9 for continuous cranking.
Stopping
Normal Stopping
1. Disconnect load from generator set and allow it to
run without load for 5 minutes.
NOTE
Runthegeneratorsetat noloadfor5minutesprior
to stopping to ensure adequate cooling of the set.
2. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position. The engine stops.
NOTE
The generator set runs for a 5-minute cooldown
cycle if enginestop is signaled by a remote switch
or automatic transfer switch.
Emergency Stopping
Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF/RESET position or activate remote emergency
stop (if equipped) for immediate shutdown. The
controllerAUXILIARYlamplights andthegeneratorset
shuts down if the emergency stop switch is activated.
The remote annunciator and/or audio-visual alarms, if
equipped, signal an emergency stop.
NOTE
Use the emergency stop switch(s) for emergency
shutdownsonly. Usethegeneratorsetmasterswitchto
stop the generator set under normal operating
conditions.

Kohler RZ Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	RZ Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English