Kohler PRO 5.4 DES Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

Pre-Start Checklist
1. Ensure generator is at least 3.3 ft. (1 m) from
building or other equipment and not covered
with any material.
2. Refer to all warning labels prior to starting.
3. Check oil level. Add oil if low. Do not overfi ll.
4. Check fuel level. Add fuel if low. Stop
refueling when indicator reaches F (full)
level. Check fuel system components and
lines for leaks. Never refuel while unit is
running.
5. Test GFCI receptacles (Z).
6. Check starter battery.
7. Ground generator.
8. Check that air cleaner components and all air
inlets are unobstructed, equipment covers,
and guards are in place and securely
fastened.
9. Ensure electrical devices (load) are not
connected to generator.
Starting
Rotating Parts can cause severe
injury.
Stay away while generator is in
operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never
operate generator with covers, shrouds, or
guards removed.
Electric Start:
1. Turn main AC circuit breaker (Q) OFF.
2. Turn fuel (I) ON.
3. Ensure generator top cover (A) and engine
access door (E) is closed.
4. Turn MODYS (S) key to ON position.
5. Press START button on MODYS (S).
Recoil Start:
1. Turn main AC circuit breaker (Q) OFF.
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2. Turn fuel (I) ON.
3. Ensure generator top cover (A) is closed.
4. Turn solenoid valve (H) on.
5. Turn MODYS (S) key to ON position.
6. Slowly pull recoil starter handle (AA), until
there is some resistance then let it return to
its initial position slowly.
7. Pull recoil starter handle hard (AA), quickly
then let it return to its initial position slowly.
Repeat operation until engine starts as
necessary.
8. Turn solenoid valve (H) off.
9. Close engine access door (E) to engine of
generator.
Cold Weather Starting
When starting generator in low ambient
temperatures, allow engine to idle before
connecting a load. Follow chart for temperature
and time.
< -4° F (< -20° C)
-4° to 14° F (-20° to -10° C)
14° to 23° F (-10° to -5° C)
> 41° F (> 5° C)
Operation
Hazardous Voltage. Backfeed to
utility system can cause property
damage, severe injury, or death.
Never plug a portable generator directly into
a building outlet.
If generator is used for standby power,
have a certifi ed, licensed electrician install
an automatic transfer switch to prevent
inadvertent interconnection of standby and
normal sources of supply.
Once pilot light (T) illuminates and generator
has reached a steady running speed
(approximately 3 minutes):
1. Check that circuit protectors (X) are pushed
in. Press if necessary.
2. Connect appliances to electrical sockets of
generator.
3. Hour meter (U) shows number of hours that
generator has worked.
Angle of Operation
Do not operate this engine exceeding maximum
angle of operation; see specifi cation table.
Engine damage could result from insuffi cient
lubrication.
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