Alpha Technologies AlphaGen 3.5_5.0kW Kohler COM5 - Manual (Page 21)

TP-6482 8/06 21 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working
on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when
disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator
set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the
OFF position. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger.
(3) Remove the battery cables, negative (--) lead first.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the
battery. Follow these precautions to prevent starting of the
generator set by an automatic transfer switch, remote
start/stop switch, or engine start command from a remote
computer.
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
WARNING
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot parts can cause
severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The
engine and exhaust system components become extremely
hot during operation.
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Only authorized personnel should
open the enclosure.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Moving rotor.
WARNING
Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can
cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible
whenever electricity is present.
Open the main circuit
breakers of all power sources before servicing the equipment.
Configure the installation to electrically ground the generator
set and related equipment and electrical circuits to comply with
applicable codes and standards. Never contact electrical
leads or appliances when standing in water or on wet ground
because these conditions increase the risk of electrocution.
Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed
moving parts can cause severe injury or death. Keep
hands, feet, hair, clothing, and test leads away from the belts
and pulleys when the generator set is running.
Replace
guards, screens, and covers before operating the generator
set.
3.1 Routine Maintenance
Refer to the following service schedule and the
hourmeter located on the generator set to schedule
routine maintenance. Perform maintenance on each
item in the service schedule at the designated interval
for the life of the generator set. Service units subject to
extreme weather, long operating hours, or dusty or dirty
conditions more frequently.
Generator set service. Have an authorized Kohler
service distributor/dealer perform all generator set
service. See the Safety Precautions and Instructions at
the beginning of this manual before attempting to
service or repair the generator set.
Engine service. Perform generator set engine service
at the intervals specified by the service schedule in this
section.
For additional information contact an
authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer to obtain
engine service literature.
Generator service. Refer to the service schedule for
items that require maintenance.