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3.10 Generator Storage Procedure

Keep the craft afloat for generator operation during the

storage procedure. Follow the procedure below when

storing your generator set for a long period (3 months or

more).

1. Start and run the generator set until it reaches

operating temperature or about 15 minutes.

2. Stop the generator set.

3. Change the oil and oil filter; see Section 3.3.4—Oil

Change and Section 3.3.5—Oil Filter Change.

4. Close the seacock and remove the hose at the

seacock. Place the hose in a container having

approximately 3.7-7.5 L (1-2 U.S. gallons) of

coolant/antifreeze. Kohler Co. recommends using

an environmentally friendly potable antifreeze

such as PeakR RV/marine propylene glycol/water

mix or equivalent.

5. With a suitable container at the exhaust outlet, run

the generator set until coolant discharges at the

exhaust outlet or until depleting the coolant

mixture. Do not allow coolant mixture to flow into

waterways.

6. Stop the generator set.

7. Connect the hose to the seacock.

seacock closed.

Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance

8. Check the coolant level of the heat exchanger and

add coolant if necessary.

Note: Use antifreeze capable of withstanding the

9. Drain fuel completely from the fuel tank.

10. Clean the exterior of the generator set and spread

a light film of oil or silicon spray over any exposed

surfaces that may be subject to rust or corrosion.

11. Keep spark plugs in their holes or seal spark plug

holes with suitable threaded metal plugs.

12. Seal the air inlet, exhaust pipe, and fuel tank cap

with tape.

13. Disconnect and remove the battery. Place the

battery in a warm, dry location for the storage

period. Recharge the battery once a month to

maintain a full charge.

14. Select a well-ventilated (not humid or dusty)

location to store the generator.

15. Cover the entire unit with a dust cover.

Note: Run the generator set once a month

Leave the

lowest possible temperatures.

whenever possible.

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