Kohler 6VSG Service Manual

20 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance TP-6844 1/13
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.
The engine oil capacity is shown in Figure 2-4.
See Operator Manual for oil selection.
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-4 Engine Oil Capacity
b. Reinstall the dipstick and the oil fill cap.
c. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (–) lead last.
d. Reconnect the power to the generator set, if
applicable.
e. Press the RUN button on the generator set
controller. The generator set will start.
f. Run the generator set for a minute to allow the
oil pressure to reach operating range.
g. 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.
h. Open the valve to the oil makeup kit, if
equipped.
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check for oil leaks.
b. Fix leaks and recheck the oil level.
c. Reinstall the roof panel and close service
door.
5. Reset the maintenance timer on the controller.
See Section 2.3 for instructions.
2.2.5 Oil Cooler, 6VSG
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 2-5 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 housing. Tilt the cooler and clean with a brush
or compressed air as shown in Figure 2-6. After
cleaning, reinstall the oil cooler and secure with the
mounting screws.
Figure 2-5
Figure 2-5 Oil Cooler Location, 6VSG
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-6 Cleaning the Oil Cooler
2.3 Resetting the Maintenance
Timer
6VSG (VSC):
1. In the Overview menu, step down to the Next
Maintenance screen.
2. Press the Select button.
3. Press the Up arrow button so that Reset Maint
Timer? Yes is displayed.
4. Press the Select button. The next maintenance
interval and date will be displayed after about
2 minutes.
Generator Set Model Oil Capacity, L (qt.)
6VSG 1.9 (2.0)
KPS_062
1
2
1. Oil filter
2. Oil cooler
KPS_063

Kohler 6VSG Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	6VSG
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English