Kohler — Generator Set Storage Procedure
Maintenance
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 11EKOD, 11EKOZD, 5EFKOD, 5EFKOZD, 6EKOD, 6EKOZD, 7- 9EFKOZD, 7EFKOZD, 9- 11EKOZD, 9EFKOD, 9EFKOZD, 9EKOZD. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 11EKOZD, Kohler 5EFKOD, Kohler 6EKOD, Kohler 7EFKOZD, Kohler 9EFKOZD, Kohler 9EKOZD
Before you start
- Do not allow coolant mixture to flow into waterways. Use antifreeze capable of withstanding the lowest possible temperatures.
Procedure
- Start and run the generator set until it reaches operating temperature or about 15 minutes.
- Stop the generator set.
- Change the oil and oil filter.
- Close the seacock and remove the hose at the seacock; place the hose in a container of about 3.7-7.5 L (1-2 U.S. gallons) of coolant/antifreeze.
- Disconnect the lead (#87) to the low seawater pressure (LWP) switch.
- With a container at the exhaust outlet, run the generator set until coolant discharges or the mixture is depleted.
- Reconnect the lead (#87) to the low seawater pressure (LWP) switch.
- Stop the generator set.
- Connect a hose to the seacock; leave the seacock closed.
- Check the heat exchanger coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
- Clean the exterior and spread a light film of oil or silicon spray over exposed surfaces.
- Disconnect and remove the battery; store in a warm, dry location and recharge monthly.
- Select a well-ventilated (not humid or dusty) location to store the generator.
- Cover the entire unit with a dust cover.
- Run the generator set once a month whenever possible.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 11EKOZD →, Kohler 5EFKOD →, Kohler 6EKOD →, Kohler 7EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EKOZD →
Source: Kohler operator's 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.