XP-6515 4/09 7Introduction
Introduction
Nameplate
The following illustration shows a typical generator set
nameplate. Copy the model, serial, and specification
numbers from the nameplate into the spaces provided in
the product information section on the inside front cover
of this manual. See Figure 1-1 or Figure 1-2 for the
nameplate location.
Emission Compliance, RGEN12
All model RGEN12 generator sets with multi-fuel
systems are emission-certified.
An engine or generator set with the following
identification label is certified to meet Small Off-Road
Engine emission standards for EPA/CARB.
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 AND
CA 2008 AND LATER EXH EMISSION
REGS FOR SI SORE
FAMILY
DISPL (CC)
MODEL NO.
SPEC NO.
SERIAL NO.
BUILD DATE
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA: CATEGORY A CARB: EXTENDED
CERTIFIED ON: LPG /NATURAL GAS
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR HP RATING,
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, AND ADJUSTMENTS
1-800-544-2444 KohlerEngines.com
KOHLER CO. KOHLER WISCONSIN USA
tp6515
N1 1236
Figure 1 Emissions Label, RGEN12 Engine
(CH740)
This engine/generator is certified to operate using
natural gas or propane fuel.
The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the number
of operating hours for which the engine has been shown
to meet CARB emission requirements. The following
table provides the engine compliance period (in hours)
associated with the category descriptor found on the
certification label.
Emission Compliance Period, Hour
CARB
Moderate,
125
Intermediate,
250
Extended,
500
Figure 2 RGEN12
Refer to the certification label for engine displacement.
The exhaust emission control system for the CH 740
engine is EM.