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Kohler Diesel Generator
It’s quiet and easy to use, so feel free to use it as needed. The generator controls are located in the electrical panels
by the television in the salon.
1.
To START
a.
Lift the switch for about 3 seconds to start.
b.
After starting, make sure water and exhaust is exiting the exhaust below the port swim step and that
small bubbles coming from the underwater exhaust.
2.
Next -
turn off switch to shore power
3.
Slide the protective bar up on the panel to “block” shore power
4.
Turn power selector generator switch ON
5.
Then turn on AC systems as you would on shore power one system at a time.
Stop the generator by simply switching generator switch to OFF.
House (12-volt) System
Four battery banks support 12-volt DC power: 1) one port engine battery 2) one starboard engine battery 3) two
house batteries 4) one Generator battery
The MAIN BATTERY SWITCHES are located beneath the first step in the salon and in the aft stateroom.
Normally, leave the ENGINE/ GENERATOR and HOUSE SWITCHES in the ‘ON’ position.
Note --
Do not change the position of the switches while the engines are running or the alternator diodes
will be damaged
. Change positions only with the engines off.
(This guest has her left foot on the stair where the House Battery Bank & Switch is located)
The HOUSE BATTERY BANK provides power for all DC systems, except the engines and automatic bilge pumps.
When disconnected from shore power, all 12-volt devices drain the house batteries. Use devices as needed. The DC
voltmeter on the DC panel can be switched to measure charging or resting battery voltages. The voltmeters for the
engine batteries are on the fly bridge console.
