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Kohler — 5-Light Controller Starting (Local and Auto)

Operation · 5-Light Microprocessor Controller

From a Kohler service manual covering: 10RFOY, 10ROY, 15RFOY, 15ROY, 6RFOY, 6ROY. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 10RFOY, Kohler 10ROY, Kohler 15RFOY, Kohler 15ROY, Kohler 6RFOY, Kohler 6ROY, Yanmar 3TN75E-RK engine, Yanmar 4TN84E-RK engine

Before you start

  • Alarm horn will sound whenever generator master switch is not in AUTO position.

Procedure

  1. For local starting, move generator master switch to RUN position.
  2. For auto starting, move generator master switch to AUTO position.
  3. For cyclic cranking leave TB1-9 open; jumper TB1-2 to TB1-9 for continuous cranking.

Specs & values

  • Up to 45 seconds continuous cranking or 75 seconds cyclic cranking before overcrank shutdown

Full service-parts list: Kohler 10RFOY →, Kohler 10ROY →, Kohler 15RFOY →, Kohler 15ROY →, Kohler 6RFOY →, Kohler 6ROY →, Yanmar 3TN75E-RK engine →

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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