Maintenance schedule
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | Cartridge | — | 200 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
The General Motors 1.6L OHC is a 1.6 L engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the 15RES and 30RES. It holds 3.5 L (0.9 gal) of oil and 11.5 L (3.0 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: GM 1.6L OHC
Part of the General Motors 1.6L engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 11.5 L |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the General Motors 1.6L OHC.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | Cartridge | — | 200 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Code | Name | Meaning | Severity | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Auxiliary fault | FMI 2, SPN 0x02BD | ||
| CC | Crank cycle | |||
| CO-3 | Fault displayed if the CO parameter is set incorrectly | Shutdown | ||
| CO-6 | Fault displayed if the CO parameter is set incorrectly | Shutdown | ||
| HB | High battery voltage | FMI 0, SPN 0x00A8 | ||
| HE | High engine temp | FMI 0, SPN 0x006E | ||
| LB | Low battery voltage | FMI 1, SPN 0x00A8 | ||
| LCL | Low coolant level | FMI 1, SPN 0x006F | ||
| LOC | Loss of coolant | FMI 1, SPN 0x006F | ||
| LOP | Low oil pressure | FMI 1, SPN 0x0064 | ||
| OC | Overcrank | FMI 0, SPN 0x068B | ||
| OF | Overfrequency | FMI 0, SPN 0x0984 | ||
| OS | Overspeed | FMI 0, SPN 0x00BE | ||
| OU | Overvoltage | FMI 0, SPN 0x0988 | ||
| UF | Underfrequency | FMI 1, SPN 0x0984 | ||
| UU | Undervoltage | FMI 1, SPN 0x0988 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
⚠ The controller automatically exits configuration mode without saving changes after about 1 minute if no buttons are pressed.
⚠ Be sure to save the new settings immediately before exiting the configuration mode; changes are lost if the controller times out (about 1 minute).
⚠ The generator set must be running during these adjustments.
⚠ The engine speed (frequency) adjustment menus are not accessible on models with mechanical governors.
Tools: multimeter
Tools: DeviceInstaller software
⚠ Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set; remove the negative lead first and reconnect it last.
Tools: multimeter, personal computer with Program Loader Software
Tools: OnCue software CD-ROM
⚠ Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect the battery cables, negative lead first.
⚠ Hazardous voltage. Disconnect all power sources before opening the enclosure.
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu00; 60 Hz | |
| 100 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu00; 60 Hz | |
| 100/200 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu08; 60 Hz | |
| 110 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu05; 50 Hz | |
| 110 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu05; 50 Hz | |
| 110/190 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu17; 50 Hz | |
| 110/220 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu07; 50 Hz | |
| 110/220 VAC | 1 | Dogleg | Uu07; 50 Hz | |
| 110/220 VAC | 3 | Delta | Uu15; 50 Hz | |
| 115 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu05; 50 Hz | |
| 115/200 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu23; 50 Hz | |
| 115/230 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu02; 50 Hz | |
| 115/230 VAC | 1 | Dogleg | Uu06; 50 Hz | |
| 115/230 VAC | 3 | Delta | Uu14; 50 Hz | |
| 120 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu00; 60 Hz | |
| 120 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu00; 60 Hz | |
| 120/208 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu11; 60 Hz | |
| 120/240 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 3W | Uu01; 60 Hz | |
| 120/240 VAC | 1 | Dogleg | Uu01; 60 Hz | |
| 120/240 VAC | 3 | Delta | Uu10; 60 Hz | |
| 127/220 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu16; 60 Hz | |
| 139/240 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu10; 60 Hz | |
| 220 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu12; 50 Hz | |
| 220/380 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu19; 60 Hz | |
| 230 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu02; 50 Hz | |
| 230/400 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu03; 50 Hz | |
| 240 VAC | 1 | 1Ph, 2W | Uu13; 50 Hz | |
| 240/416 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu20; 60 Hz | |
| 277/480 VAC | 3 | Wye | Uu04; 60 Hz |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 3317917 | HOUSING, AIR FLTR | air_filter |
| 3321143 | ELEMENT, FLTR, PRIMARY (air) | air_filter |
| 3322572 | ELEMENT, FLTR, SAFETY (air) | air_filter |
| 3343633 | ALTERNATOR, GM 1.6L 7SI | alternator |
| 3338710 | TENSIONER, TIMING BELT | belt |
| 3342385 | BELT, TIMING (111 TEETH) | belt |
| 3343634 | BELT, GM 1.6L FAN POLY 6-V 39 in | belt |
| 3342209 | FILTER, FUEL | fuel_filter |
| 3333656 | GASKET, EXHAUST | gasket |
| 3337396 | GASKET, OIL PUMP | gasket |
| 3338758 | GASKET, OIL PAN | gasket |
| 3338789 | GASKET, OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BORE PLUG | gasket |
| 3339834 | GASKET, 4 BOLT THROTTLE BODY | gasket |
| 3339837 | GASKET, INTAKE MANIFOLD/ADAPTER | gasket |
| 3339846 | GASKET, ADAPTER | gasket |
| 3342331 | GASKET, PCV TUBE | gasket |
| 3342356 | GASKET, CAMSHAFT HOUSING COVER | gasket |
| 3342365 | GASKET KIT, CYLINDER HEAD | gasket |
| 3343069 | GASKET, EXHAUST RING | gasket |
| 3343652 | GASKET, EXHAUST MANIFOLD | gasket |
| 3343654 | GASKET, INTAKE MANIFOLD | gasket |
| 3401090 | FITTING & GASKET FOR FUEL PUMP | gasket |
| 3339832 | HOSE, VACUUM 7/32 in | hose |
| 3339839 | HOSE, BREATHER | hose |
| 3339848 | HOSE, FUEL 3/8 DIA | hose |
| 3339856 | HOSE, MOLDED FUEL | hose |
| 3339857 | HOSE, MOLDED FUEL #2 | hose |
| 3341793 | HOSE, ENG OUTLET | hose |
| 3343669 | HOSE, PCV | hose |
| 3500656 | HOSE, WATER, .75 ID | hose |
| 600510 | RADIATOR HOSE, LOWER | hose |
| 600580 | HOSE, 2.00 X 2.50 (air intake) | hose |
| 600812 | HOSE, RADIATOR, UPPER, ATLAS | hose |
| 620001 | HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 12.00 LG, SAE30R7 | hose |
| 620002 | HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 10.00 LG, SAE30R7 | hose |
| 620003 | HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 17.00 LG, SAE30R7 | hose |
| 620004 | HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 36.00 LG, SAE30R7 | hose |
| 3338767 | VALVE, OIL FILTER BYPASS | oil_filter |
| 3342201 | FILTER, OIL (AC-DELCO) | oil_filter |
| 3343655 | FITTING, OIL FILTER | oil_filter |
| 3318752 | OVERFLOW BOTTLE KIT | other_service |
| 3336679-1 | RADIATOR - OIL COOLER | other_service |
| 3338701 | ADJUSTER, HYDRAULIC VALVE LASH | other_service |
| 3338702 | SPRING, VALVE (INTAKE AND EXHAUST) | other_service |
| 3338733 | RING KIT, PISTON (STD) | other_service |
| 3338735 | BEARING KIT, CONNECTING ROD (STD) | other_service |
| 3339849 | VALVE, LOCK-OFF (LPG) | other_service |
| 3339858 | REGULATOR, ELECTRONIC PRESSURE (EPR) | other_service |
| 3339870 | MIXER, CERTIFIED (LPG) | other_service |
| 3342304 | FAN, PUSHER 16 in GM 1.6L | other_service |
| 3342379 | VALVE, EXHAUST | other_service |
| 3342380 | VALVE, INTAKE | other_service |
| 3342408 | COIL, IGNITION | other_service |
| 3343413 | CAP, FUEL TANK | other_service |
| 3343611 | PULLEY FOR FAN, GM 1.6L | other_service |
| 3343627 | THROTTLE BODY, GM 1.6L BOSCH 40 | other_service |
| 3343651 | PLUG, OIL PAN DRAIN | other_service |
| 3350056 | MUFFLER - CONVERTER | other_service |
| 3338775 | PUMP, OIL | pump |
| 3338793 | SCREEN, OIL PUMP | pump |
| 3343536 | PUMP, FUEL | pump |
| 3343668 | PUMP KIT, WATER (GM 1.6) | pump |
| 3337019 | SEAL, #10 (fuel tank) | seal |
| 3337398 | SEAL, OIL PUMP | seal |
| 3338688 | SEAL, OIL FILLER CAP | seal |
| 3338773 | SEAL, WATER PUMP COVER | seal |
| 3338777 | SEAL, OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG | seal |
| 3339862 | SEAL, QUAD MXR ADAPTER 40MM/100 | seal |
| 3342329 | SEAL, OIL PUMP HOUSING | seal |
| 3342352 | CAP, OIL FILLER (INCLUDES SEAL 3338688) | seal |
| 3342361 | SEAL, CAMSHAFT | seal |
| 3342364 | SEAL, CAMSHAFT HOUSING COVER BOLT | seal |
| 3343659 | SEAL, CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL | seal |
| 3343670 | SEAL, VALVE STEM OIL | seal |
| 3303991 | INDICATOR, FLTR SERVICE | sensor |
| 3339836 | SENSOR-T MAP | sensor |
| 3341069 | SENDER, OIL PRESSURE 12V | sensor |
| 3342351 | SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSN | sensor |
| 3343629 | SENSOR, O2 @ MANIFOLD | sensor |
| 3343630 | SENSOR, O2 POST CAT | sensor |
| 3343661 | SWITCH, ENG OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR | sensor |
| 600179 | SENDING UNIT, FUEL LEVEL | sensor |
| 3342409 | SPARK PLUG | spark_plug |
| 3342410 | WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #1 (435MM) | spark_plug |
| 3342411 | WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #2 (365MM) | spark_plug |
| 3342412 | WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #3 (275MM) | spark_plug |
| 3342413 | WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #4 (185MM) | spark_plug |
| 3336742 | STARTER (DELCO TYPE), after S/N 1P6L1315 | starter |
| 3342333 | STARTER (BOSCH TYPE), before S/N 1P6L1315 | starter |
| 3338713 | THERMOSTAT | thermostat |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The General Motors 1.6L OHC engine has an oil capacity of 3.5 liters.
The General Motors 1.6L OHC has a displacement of 1.6 liters.
The General Motors 1.6L OHC powers 2 generator set(s), including Kohler 15RES, Kohler 30RES.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the General Motors 1.6L OHC is: Battery short circuits. Fix: Disconnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenance. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment. Use tools with insulated handles. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery..