Kohler 14/20RESA Portable Generator User Manual


 
TP-6804 12/11 61Section 5 Scheduled Maintenance
3. Fill with oil.
a. Fill the engine to the F mark on the dipstick. The
engine oil capacity is shown in Figure 5-2. See
Section 5.2.3, Engine Oil Recommendation,
for oil selection.
Generator Set Model Oil Capacity, L (qt.)
14RESA/RESAL 1.9 (2.0)
20RESA/RESAL 2.8 (3.0)
Figure 5-2 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 utility power to the generator
set.
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.
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check for oil leaks.
b. Fix leaks and recheck the oil level.
c. Reinstall the housing side panel.
5. Reset the maintenance timer on the controller.
5.2.5 Resetting the Maintenance Timer
14/20RESA (RDC2):
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.
14/20RESAL (DC2):
1. Press and hold the OFF and AUTO buttons
together until Maintenance Timer Reset is
displayed.
2. Release the OFF and AUTO buttons.
5.2.6 Oil Cooler 20RESA/RESAL
Inspect and clean the oil cooler at the intervals indicated
in the service schedule. The oil cooler must be kept free
of debris.
See Figure 5-3 for the oil cooler location. The oil cooler
is located under the No. 2 cylinder shroud. Remove the
top mounting screw and loosen the two side screws,
then lift off the cylinder shroud.
Clean the outside of the oil cooler fins with a brush or
with compressed air.
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1. Oil cooler
Figure 5-3 Oil Cooler Location