Kohler TP-6808 — Voltage to the Coil Test Procedure A
Testing & diagnosis · solenoid coil
For the Kohler TP-6808, from the Kohler service manual.
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Before you start
- Only authorized personnel should open the enclosure.
Procedure
- Disconnect the leads to the Emergency source (lower) coil.
- Connect voltmeter across disconnected leads; verify no voltage present.
- With switch in normal position, disconnect Normal source; generator starts.
- Verify rated voltage is applied as controller attempts to transfer to Emergency.
- Unit should attempt to transfer 3 times before fail-to-transfer fault.
- Press OFF to stop the generator set and reset the fault condition.
- Reconnect leads; manually transfer to Emergency; repeat for Normal coil.
Tools required
- digital voltmeter or multimeter Amazon
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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.