Kohler 14RES

TP-6735 7/1720 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
d. Install the new oil filter following the instructions
provided with the filter.
3. Fill with oil.
a. Fill the engine to the F mark on the dipstick.
Section 2.2.3, Engine Oil Recommendation,
for oil selection. See Figure 2-3 for the engine
oil capacity.
b. Reinstall the dipstick and the oil fill cap.
c. Check that the generator set is off (the OFF
LED is on).
d. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
e. Reconnect the power to the battery charger.
f. Reinstall the F3 fuse.
g. Start and run the generator set for a minute to
allow the oil pressure to reach operating range.
h. Stop the generator set, wait 1 minute, and then
recheck the oil level. Add oil to bring the level
up to the F mark on the dipstick.
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check for oil leaks.
b. Fix leaks and recheck the oil level.
c. Reinstall the housing side panel.
2.2.5 Oil Cooler, 14RES/RESL
Inspect and clean the oil cooler at the intervals shown in
the Service Schedule. The oil cooler must be kept free
of debris.
Remove the front enclosure panel to access the oil
cooler. See Section 6.2 for instructions to remove the
front panel.
See Figure 2-4 for the oil cooler location. Clean the
outside of the oil cooler with a brush or compressed air.
If it is necessary to clean the back of the oil cooler,
remove the two screws holding the oil cooler unit to the
blower hosing. Tilt the c ooler and clean with a brush or
compressed air as shown in Figure 2-5. After cleaning,
reinstall the oil cooler and secure with the mounting
screws.
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1. Oil filter
2. Oil cooler
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Figure 2-4 Oil Cooler Location, 14RES/RESL
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Figure 2-5 Cleaning the Oil Cooler