Kohler 18RESL Operation

Table of Contents
TP-6517 4/09 Table of Contents
Product Identification Information 2............................................................
Safety Precautions and Instructions 5........................................................
Introduction 9...............................................................................
Service Assistance 11........................................................................
Section 1 Features 13........................................................................
1.1 Specifications 13.........................................................
1.2 Generator 13............................................................
1.3 Engine 13...............................................................
1.4 Advanced Digital Control 13...............................................
1.5 Generator Set Components 14.............................................
Section 2 Operation 17.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 17.....................................................
2.2 DC-RET Controller 17....................................................
2.2.1 Generator Set Master Switch 17...................................
2.2.2 LED Display 18..................................................
2.3 Controller Power 18......................................................
2.3.1 Standby Mode 18................................................
2.3.2 Sleep Mode 18..................................................
2.4 Generator Set Operation 18...............................................
2.4.1 Starting Generator Set 18.........................................
2.4.2 Stopping Generator Set 19........................................
2.5 Exercising Generator Set 19...............................................
2.6 Faults 19...............................................................
2.6.1 Shutdowns 19...................................................
2.6.2 Warnings 19.....................................................
2.6.3 Resetting Controller after a Fault Shutdown 19.......................
2.7 Battery Charger 21.......................................................
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance, 12 kW Models 23...........................................
3.1 Routine Maintenance 23..................................................
3.2 Service Schedule, 12 kW Models 24........................................
3.3 Lubrication System 25....................................................
3.3.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 25....................................
3.3.2 Oil Check 25....................................................
3.3.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 25....................................
3.3.4 Oil Change Procedure 25.........................................
3.3.5 Oil Cooler 26....................................................
3.4 Spark Plugs 27..........................................................
3.5 Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner 27.....................................
3.5.1 Precleaner Service 28............................................
3.5.2 Paper Element Service 28.........................................
3.6 Cooling System 28.......................................................
3.7 Exhaust System 29......................................................
3.8 Battery 29...............................................................
3.9 Battery Charger 30.......................................................
3.10 Circuit Protection 30......................................................
3.10.1 Line Circuit Breaker 30...........................................
3.10.2 Fuses 30.......................................................

Kohler 18RESL Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	18RESL
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English