Kohler 18RESL Operation Manual

Table of Contents
TP-6517 1/11 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 15.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 15.....................................................
2.2 DC-RET Controller 15....................................................
2.2.1 Generator Set Master Switch 15...................................
2.2.2 LED Display 16..................................................
2.3 Controller Power 16......................................................
2.3.1 Standby Mode 16................................................
2.3.2 Sleep Mode 16..................................................
2.4 Generator Set Operation 16...............................................
2.4.1 Starting Generator Set 16.........................................
2.4.2 Stopping Generator Set 17........................................
2.5 Exercising Generator Set 17...............................................
2.6 Faults 17...............................................................
2.6.1 Shutdowns 17...................................................
2.6.2 Warnings 17.....................................................
2.6.3 Resetting Controller after a Fault Shutdown 17.......................
2.7 Battery Charger 19.......................................................
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance, 12 kW Models 21...........................................
3.1 Routine Maintenance 21..................................................
3.2 Service Schedule, 12 kW Models 22........................................
3.3 Lubrication System 23....................................................
3.3.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 23....................................
3.3.2 Oil Check 23....................................................
3.3.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 23....................................
3.3.4 Oil Change Procedure 23.........................................
3.3.5 Oil Cooler 24....................................................
3.4 Spark Plugs 25..........................................................
3.5 Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner 25.....................................
3.5.1 Precleaner Service 26............................................
3.5.2 Paper Element Service 26.........................................
3.6 Cooling System 26.......................................................
3.7 Exhaust System 27......................................................
3.8 Battery 27...............................................................
3.9 Battery Charger 28.......................................................
3.10 Circuit Protection 28......................................................
3.10.1 Line Circuit Breaker 28...........................................
3.10.2 Fuses 28.......................................................

Kohler 18RESL Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	18RESL
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English