The Kubota V1200-B Kubota is an engine. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the DKG.
Also known as: V1200-B Kubota, Kubota V1200-B Kubota
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil level | Check | 8 hr | Check oil daily or every 8 hours of operating time; perform a general inspection daily per Operator's Manual | |
| Engine oil | Change | 50 hr | First service — Break-in: change engine oil after the first 20-50 hours of operation (RV QG/RV QG RM); perform at least once a year | |
| Battery & connections | Clean | 1 mo | Clean & check battery & connections; perform more often in hot weather | |
| Oil/oil filter - Quiet Diesel 10000/12500 | Change | First service — Break-in then repeat (footnotes 1-4, 2-4) | ||
| Oil/oil filter - Quiet Diesel 5500 | Change | First service — Break-in then repeat (footnotes 1-4, 2-4) | ||
| Oil/oil filter - Quiet Diesel 7500/8000 | Change | First service — Break-in then repeat (footnotes 1-4, 2-4) | ||
| Spark arrester | Clean | 1 mo | Clean arrester; perform sooner if engine performance deteriorates |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Power output change with altitude | 3.5 | % decrease per 1000 ft increase | typical power output change based on ambient conditions |
| Other | Power output change with temperature | 1 | % decrease per 10 degF increase | typical power output change based on ambient conditions |
| Temperature | Ambient conditions for rated power output | 77 | degF | with muffler and RV enclosure, per ISO 8528-1; altitude 500 ft (152.4 m), 99 kPa dry |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50/50 ethylene glycol based antifreeze and water | Mix thoroughly before adding; use clean soft tap water, distilled water or pure rain; select high quality antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors | |||
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 0W-30 / 5W-30 | Use viscosity chart to select grade for expected ambient temperature range; avoid mixing grades or brands | |||
| Engine oil | SAE 15W-40 | API CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4 or CJ-4 (diesel) | OnaMax 15W-40 #326-5336; multi-grade recommended year-round in liquid-cooled engines; synthetic oil not recommended | ||
| Engine oil | SAE-30 | API SJ, SL or SM (gasoline) | OnaMax SAE-30 #326-5339; preferred summer grade for optimum oil consumption control in air-cooled engines | ||
| Fuel | ASTM No.2-D / No.1-D / No.2-DLS / No.1-DLS / B5 Biodiesel | minimum Cetane number 45 | No.2-D or No.2-DLS above 23 degF; No.1-D or No.1-DLS below 23 degF; B5 Biodiesel above 50 degF; use No.1 diesel below 32 degF and during long light-load periods; cloud point at least 10 degF below lowest expected fuel temperature | ||
| Fuel | HD-5 grade liquid propane | at least 90% propane | Fuels other than HD-5 can contain more than 2.5% butane causing poor vaporization/starting below 32 degF | ||
| Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline | Ethanol blend not more than 10% ethanol; methanol blend not more than 5% methanol | Use fresh gas, not more than 30 days old; fuel stabilizer extends fuel life | ||
| Other | Cummins Onan Premium Fuel System Cleaner | 12.0 oz | Treats up to 24 gallons of gasoline; #326-5342 | ||
| Other | OnaFresh GXLP fuel stabilizer | 16.0 oz | Treats 40 gallons of gasoline; #326-5365 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
The Kubota V1200-B Kubota powers 1 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan DKG.