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Air Cooling
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe
burns.
Do not touch generator while
operating or just after stopping.
Never operate generator with heat shields or
guards removed. Do not modify generator.
Place generator in a place where pedestrians
or children are not likely to touch generator.
Be sure to carry generator only by its
carrying handles.
Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over
heating, ensure air cooling inlet and outlet
areas are clean and unobstructed. Avoid
spraying water at wiring harness or any
electrical components. Refer to Maintenance
Schedule.
Ground Terminal
Ground terminal (I) connects earth line for
prevention of electric shock. When electric
device is grounded, be sure to ground
generator also.
Connect generator to ground: Attach a 6 AWG
(10 mm
2
) copper wire to generator’s ground
connection and to a galvanized steel grounding
rod (not provided) driven 3.3 ft. (1 m) into
ground.
Connecting Alternating Current (AC)
NOTE: Ensure all electric devices including
lines and plug connection are in good
condition before connection to
generator.
NOTE: Ensure total load is within generator
rated output.
NOTE: Ensure receptacle load current is within
receptacle rated current.
1. Start engine.
2. Ensure AC pilot light (C) is on.
3. Plug into AC receptacle (G, L, M or N).
4. Turn on any electric devices.
AC Rated Power
AC rated power is maximum amount of power
generator can support.
AC Maximum Power
AC maximum power is additional power
generator momentarily produces to aid in
starting of electrical devices requiring power
above generator's rated power requirements.
GFCI Receptacle
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while
generator is running.
Never operate generator in rain or snow.
Never touch generator with wet hands or
electrical shock may occur.
To reduce chance of electrical shock:
1. Do not attempt to operate equipment if
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) RESET
button pops out repeatedly during use.
2. Remember that only receptacles labeled
GFCI have ground fault circuit interrupter
protection.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) stops
power to protected receptacles (G) if a ground
fault (electrical leak) is detected. If RESET
button pops out, equipment plugged into
receptacle (G) may be faulty. If this happens,
check equipment carefully. If equipment
appears to be in good condition, press RESET
button firmly until a click is heard. This will
restore power. If RESET button pops out again,
unplug equipment immediately. Contact a
Kohler portable dealer before attempting to use
it again.
GFCI Receptacle Test
1. Start generator.
2. Press TEST button, if functioning properly
RESET button should pop out, stopping
power to outlet.
3. If GFCI operation is correct, push RESET
button in. If GFCI operates incorrectly,
contact a Kohler portable dealer.
Overload (Capacity of Generator)
Never exceed rated load of generator (in Amps
and/or Watts) when it is running continuously.
See specifications table for rated outputs.
Before connecting and operating generator,
calculate electrical power required by electric
appliances (in Watts). This electrical power
rating is usually found on manufacturer's
plate on bulbs, electrical appliances, motors,
etc. Sum total of power required by these
appliances should not exceed nominal power
rating of generator.
Circuit protectors (F) and circuit breaker (E)
will stop power to protected receptacles (G, H,
L, M or N) when an overload of a connected
electrical device is detected or AC output
voltage rises to protect generator and any
connected electric devices.
