Kohler 12RESM1 Service Manual

TP-6196 10/0920 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
System—Component
Refer to
Section
Action
Inspect Check Change Clean Test Interval
Lubrication 2.2
Oil level 2.2.2 X X 8 hr. or before use
Crankcase breather hose E E Yearly or 500 hr.
Change oil 2.2. 4 R Yearly or 100 hr.
Replace fil ter(s)* 2.2.4 R Yearly or 200 hr.
Oil cooler* 2.2.5 X R X Yearly or 100 hr.
Fuel 6.12
Flexible lines and connections $
X R Quarterly
Main t ank supply level X Weekly
Fuel pi ping X Yearly
Cooling 2.5
Air ducts and louvers in enclosure * X X Yearly
Exhaust System 2.6
Leakage X X Weekly
Obstructions or combustible materials near
exhaust outlet
X X Weekly
DC Electrical System 2.7
Battery charger operation O/M X Monthly
Remove corrosion, clean and dry battery and
rack
2.7 X X Yearly
Clean and tighten battery terminals 2.7 X X Yearly
Inspect battery boots and replace if necessary 2.7 X R Yearly
Tighten DC electrical connections 2.7 X Yearly
AC Electrical System
General inspection X Quarterly
Wire abrasions where subject to motion X X Six Months
Tighten control and power wiring connections X Yearly
Wire-cable insulation breakdown X 3 yr. or 500 hr.
Engine and Mounting
General inspection E E Weekly
Air cl eaner and precleaner service * 2.4 X X Yearly or 100 hr.
Spark plugs 2.3 X Yearly
Replace spark plugs 2.3 E R E 500 hr.
Stepper motor coupling and bushing 6.9 R 3 yr. or 500 hr.
Generator
Compartment condition X X Weekly
Inspect brushes and coll ector ring 6.6 X Yearly
Measure and record resistance readings of
windings with insulation tester (Megger, with
SCR assembl y or rectifier and load leads
disconnected)
6.3 X 3 yr.
Run/exercise generator set X Weekly
Remote control operation X Monthly
General Condition Of Equipment
Any conditi on of vibration, leakage, excessive
noise, hi gh temperature, or deterioration
X X X Weekly
Interior of enclosure X X Quarterly
R Replace
X Action
O/M Generator Set Operation Manual
E Follow procedures and frequencies indicated in the engine manufacturer’s
maintenance manual. If not indicated, follow this service schedule. Some items
may not apply to all generator sets.
* Service more frequently if operated in dusty areas.
! Replace fuel lines and connections as necessary.
Figure 2-1 Service Schedule

Kohler 12RESM1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	12RESM1
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English