Kohler 12RES Operation And Installation

Table of Contents
TP-6195 1/04 Table of Contents
Product Identification Information Inside front cover............................................
Safety Precautions and Instructions I........................................................
Introduction i...............................................................................
Service Assistance ii........................................................................
Section 1 Specifications and Features 1......................................................
1.1 Specifications 1.........................................................
1.2 Generator 1............................................................
1.3 Engine 1...............................................................
1.4 Advanced Digital Control 1...............................................
1.5 Service Views 2........................................................
Section 2 Operation 3.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 3.....................................................
2.2 Exercising the Generator Set 3...........................................
2.3 Generator Set Operation 3...............................................
2.3.1 Controls and Indicators 4........................................
2.3.2 Starting the Generator Set 4......................................
2.3.3 Stopping the Generator Set 4.....................................
2.3.4 Fault Shutdowns 5..............................................
2.3.5 Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown 6....................
2.3.6 Continuous Power Mode 6.......................................
2.4 Circuit Protection 7......................................................
2.4.1 Line Circuit Breaker 7...........................................
2.4.2 Fuses 7.......................................................
2.5 Battery Charger 7.......................................................
2.5.1 Battery Charger Operation 8......................................
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance 9..........................................................
3.1 Routine Maintenance 9..................................................
3.2 Service Schedule 9.....................................................
3.3 Lubrication System 11....................................................
3.3.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 11....................................
3.3.2 Oil Check 11....................................................
3.3.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 11....................................
3.3.4 Oil Change Procedure 11.........................................
3.4 Spark Plugs 12..........................................................
3.5 Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner 12.....................................
3.5.1 Precleaner Service 12............................................
3.5.2 Paper Element Service 12.........................................
3.6 Cooling System 13.......................................................
3.7 Exhaust System 14......................................................
3.8 Battery 14...............................................................
3.8.1 Cleaning the Battery 15...........................................
3.8.2 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level 15...............................
3.8.3 Checking Electrolyte Specific Gravity 16............................
3.9 Battery Charger 17.......................................................
3.10 Storage Procedure 17....................................................
3.10.1 Lubricating System 17............................................
3.10.2 Fuel System 17..................................................
3.10.3 Cylinder Lubrication 17...........................................
3.10.4 Exterior Preparation 17...........................................
3.10.5 Battery 18.......................................................

Kohler 12RES Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	12RES
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English