Kohler 12EFKOZD User Manual

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3.5.3 Oil Change
Change the oil more frequently if the generator operates under dirty, dusty conditions. See Figure 33 for oil capacities.
Model
L (Qts.)
14EKOZD and 12EFKOZD (1 and 3 Phase)
8.7 (9.2)
16EKOZD and 13.5EFKOZD (1 and 3 Phase)
21EKOZD and 18/17EFKOZD (1 and 3 Phase)
11.2 (11.6)
24EKOZD and 20.5EFKOZD (1 and 3 Phase)
32EKOZD and 28EFKOZD (1 and 3 Phase)
10.5 (11.0)
40EKOZD and 35EFKOZD (1 and 3 Phase)
Figure 33 Max. Oil Capacities with Filter
Oil Change Procedure
Whenever possible, drain the oil while it is still warm.
1. Drain the oil.
a. Press the generator set OFF/RESET button to shut down the generator set.
b. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
c. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (-) lead first.
d. Remove the oil drain hose from its retaining clip. Remove the cap from the oil drain hose and lower the hose
into an oil collection container.
Electric Oil Drain/Oil Fill Pump Procedure:
Connect the pump to the end of the oil drain hose. Place the outlet of the pump into an oil collection
container. Remove the oil fill cap(s).
e. Open the oil drain valve on the engine.
f. Allow time for the engine oil to drain completely.
Electric Oil Drain/Oil Fill Pump Procedure:
Activate the pump until all of the oil is removed. Go to step 2.
Note:
Dispose of all waste materials (engine oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally safe manner and in
accordance with all applicable laws.
g. Close the oil drain valve.
h. Replace the cap on the oil drain hose. Replace the oil drain hose in its retaining clip.
2. Replace the oil filter (14-24EKOZD/12-20.5EFKOZD Models).
a. Remove the oil filter by rotating it counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench.
b. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the rubber seal of the new oil filter.
c. Install the new oil filter following the instructions provided with the filter.
Note:
Dispose of all waste materials (engine oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally safe manner and in
accordance with all applicable laws.
3. Replace the oil filter (32-40EKOZD/28-35EFKOZD Models).
a. Loosen the cartridge holder cover three turns and wait 1 minute.
Note:
Waiting 1minute allows the oil contained in the oil filter support to return to the oil sump.
b. Unscrew the cartridge holder cover and check that the oil in the oil filter support has returned to the oil sump.
c. Remove the cartridge holder cover as well as the oil cartridge from the oil filter support.
d. Remove and replace the oil cartridge with a new oil cartridge.

Kohler 12EFKOZD Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	12EFKOZD
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English