Kohler 12RES Operation Guide

Table of Contents
TP-6515 10/07 Table of Contents
Product Identification Information 2............................................................
Safety Precautions and Instructions 5........................................................
Introduction 9...............................................................................
Service Assistance 10........................................................................
Section 1 Features 11........................................................................
1.1 Specifications 11.........................................................
1.2 Generator 11............................................................
1.3 Engine 11...............................................................
1.4 Advanced Digital Control 11...............................................
1.5 Generator Set Components 12.............................................
Section 2 Operation 13.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 13.....................................................
2.2 Exercising Generator Set 13...............................................
2.3 ADC-RES Controls and Indicators 13.......................................
2.3.1 LED Display 13..................................................
2.3.2 Controller Keypad 14.............................................
2.3.3 Generator Set Master Switch 14...................................
2.4 Controller Power 15......................................................
2.4.1 Standby Mode 15................................................
2.4.2 Sleep Mode 15..................................................
2.5 Generator Set Operation 15...............................................
2.5.1 Starting Generator Set 15.........................................
2.5.2 Stopping Generator Set 15........................................
2.6 Faults 16...............................................................
2.6.1 Shutdowns 16...................................................
2.6.2 Warnings 16.....................................................
2.6.3 Resetting Controller after a Fault Shutdown 16.......................
2.7 Battery Charger 18.......................................................
2.7.1 Battery Charger Operation 18......................................
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance 19..........................................................
3.1 Routine Maintenance 19..................................................
3.2 Service Schedule 20.....................................................
3.3 Lubrication System 21....................................................
3.3.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 21....................................
3.3.2 Oil Check 21....................................................
3.3.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 21....................................
3.3.4 Oil Change Procedure 21.........................................
3.3.5 Oil Cooler 22....................................................
3.4 Spark Plugs 22..........................................................
3.5 Air Cleaner Service 23....................................................
3.6 Cooling System 23.......................................................
3.7 Exhaust System 24......................................................
3.8 Battery 24...............................................................
3.9 Battery Charger 25.......................................................
3.10 Circuit Protection 25......................................................
3.10.1 Line Circuit Breaker 25...........................................
3.10.2 Fuses 25.......................................................

Kohler 12RES Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	12RES
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English