Kohler 10EKD-Low CO User Manual

TP-6591 10/1326 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.3.4 Oil Change
Change the oil according to the service schedule or
before generator set storage. Change the oil more
frequently if the generator set operates under dirty,
dusty conditions. Change the oil while the engine is still
warm. See Figure 3-3 for oil capacity. See Section 1,
Service Views for oil fill, oil check, and oil filter locations.
Model L (Qt.)
All models 1.9 (2.0)
Figure 3-3 Oil Capacity (with Filter)
Oil Change Procedure
1. Stop the generator set.
2. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery(ies), negative (--) lead first.
3. To drain the oil, open the oil-drain valve. See
Section 1 for the valve location.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Allow ample time for all oil to drain.
6. Close the oil-drain valve.
7. Remove the oil-fill cap.
8. Replace the engine oil filter according to the
service schedule and the procedure in
Section 3.3.5.
9. Fill crankcase with oil. Section 1 shows the oil fill
location. See Figure 3-1 for oil selection and
Figure 3-3 for oil capacity. Replace the oil-fill cap.
10. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
11. Start the generator set and check for oil leaks.
12. Stop the generator set. Check the oil level. Add oil,
as necessary, to bring the level up to the Full mark.
Note: Too high an oil level causes high oil
consumption and engine carbonizing. Too
low a level damages the engine.
Note: Do not pollute the environment. Dispose of
used engine oil and other contaminants in a
safe, approved manner.
3.3.5 Oil Filter Chang e
Replace the oil filter at the interval specified in the
service schedule. Change the oil filter more frequently if
the generator set operates under dirty, dusty conditions.
Refer to the following procedure. See Section 1 for oil
filter location.
Oil Filter Change Procedure
1. Loosen the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the oil filter and use rags to clean up
spilled oil. Dispose of the oil filter in an approved
manner.
2. Clean the contact surface of the oil filter adapter.
3. Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of the new filter
with fresh engine oil. Thread the filter on the
adapter until the gasket makes contact and
hand-tighten the filter an additional one-half turn.
Wash hands after any contact with engine oil.
Note: If also performing an oil change, skip steps 4
and 5 and go back to oil change procedure.
4. Start the generator set and check for oil leaks.
5. Stop the generator set. Check oil level. Add oil, as
necessary, to bring level up to Full mark.
3.4 Fuel System
3.4.1 Fuel Specification s
Use a clean, good-quality unleaded fuel with an octane
number of 87. Use fresh gasoline to ensure it is blended
for the season and to reduce the possibility of the
formation of gum deposits that could clog the fuel
system. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous
season.
Kohler Co. recommends unleaded fuel because it
leaves fewer combustion chamber deposits. Never mix
oil with fuel.
Note: Consult the engine owner’s manual for
oxygenated fuel recommendations.

Kohler 10EKD-Low CO Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	10EKD-Low CO
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English