Kohler 12RESM1 Manual

Table of Contents
TP-6398 4/07
Table of Contents 3
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 Digital Control DC 2200 11................................................
1.5 Generator Set Components 12.............................................
Section 2 Operation 13.......................................................................
2.1 Prestart Checklist 13.....................................................
2.2 Generator Set Operation 13...............................................
2.2.1 Controls and Indicators 13........................................
2.2.2 Starting Generator Set 14.........................................
2.2.3 Stopping Generator Set 14........................................
2.3 Exercising Generator Set 14...............................................
2.4 Faults 15...............................................................
2.4.1 Shutdowns 15...................................................
2.4.2 Warning 15......................................................
2.4.3 Resetting Controller After Fault Shutdown 16........................
2.5 Battery Charger 16.......................................................
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.........................................
3.4 Spark Plugs 22..........................................................
3.5 Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner 22.....................................
3.5.1 Precleaner Service 22............................................
3.5.2 Paper Element Service 23.........................................
3.6 Cooling System 23.......................................................
3.7 Exhaust System 23......................................................
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.......................................................
3.11 Storage Procedure 25....................................................
3.11.1 Lubricating System 25............................................
3.11.2 Fuel System 26..................................................
3.11.3 Cylinder Lubrication 26...........................................
3.11.4 Exterior Preparation 26...........................................
3.11.5 Battery 26.......................................................

Kohler 12RESM1 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	12RESM1
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English