Service parts for the RC185D
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Air intake
1 requiredFuel system
2 requiredOil system
1 requiredPrices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 11.9 L |
| Alternator | Leroy-Somer LSA 42.2/43.2/44.2/46.2/47.2 (4-pole) |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5179×1923×2408 mm |
| Dry weight | 3268 kg |
| Fuel tank | 966.4 L |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 11.9 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 11.9 L |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Filters for the John Deere 6068HF285
6Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | P550779 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | JOHN DEERE RE504836, JOHN DEERE RE50486, NAPA 7750S, SKYJACK 13502869 | KuduParts $19.00 |
| Oil filter | P551352 | Lube Filter, Spin-On Full Flow | JOHN DEERE DZ118286, JOHN DEERE PMLF3703, NAPA 401062, BALDWIN B40168 | buy |
| Fuel filter | P550090 | Fuel Filter, In-Line | JOHN DEERE AE20952, JOHN DEERE AT101565, ASV INCORPORATED 0201914, LOESING 025125 | FridayParts $45.66 |
| Fuel filter | P551130 | Fuel Filter, Box | JOHN DEERE AR50041, JOHN DEERE R16951, NAPA 3370, BALDWIN BF909 | KuduParts $37.00 |
| Fuel / water separator | P551424 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On | JOHN DEERE RE503198, JOHN DEERE RE522868, NAPA 3532, NAPA 600094 | KuduParts $16.00 FridayParts $18.50 |
| Fuel / water separator | P551422 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Cartridge | JOHN DEERE AT274723, JOHN DEERE RE22878, NAPA 3978, CLAAS 0011318200 | KuduParts $22.00 FridayParts $24.50 |
Same engine, other brands
4 brandsThe John Deere 6068HF285 in this set also powers 6 generator sets sold under 4 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| MQ Power | DCA-85USJ2, DCA150USJ, DCA85USJ2 |
| John Deere | 6068HF 285 |
| Kohler | 150REOZJF |
| MTU | 6R0113 DS150 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the John Deere 6068HF285| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air Cleaner Element (Engine) Primary | G030077 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Fuel filter | Element, Fuel Water Separator | CO2775 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Fuel filter | Secondary | GM50006 | Amazon eBay $26.99 NAPA $44.17 | ||
| Fuel filter | UL DIESEL STD | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Element, Oil Filter | C04521 | Amazon eBay $24.99 NAPA $28.76 | ||
| Battery | UL DIESEL STD | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Belt | UL DIESEL STD | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Coolant | UL DIESEL STD | 15.2 L | — | 1000 hr | |
| Oil | 27.9 | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Spark plug | UL DIESEL STD | — | 1000 hr |
Common questions
What engine does the Clarke RC185D use?
The Clarke RC185D is powered by the John Deere 6068HF285 engine.
Is the Clarke RC185D diesel or gas?
The Clarke RC185D runs on Diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Clarke RC185D?
The John Deere 6068HF285 engine in the Clarke RC185D has an oil capacity of 11.9 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the Clarke RC185D?
The Clarke RC185D cooling system holds 11.9 liters (3.1 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the dry weight of the Clarke RC185D?
The Clarke RC185D has a dry weight of 3268 kg (7204 lb).
What size fuel tank does the Clarke RC185D have?
The Clarke RC185D has a 966.4 liter (255 US gallon) fuel tank.
What voltages is the Clarke RC185D available in?
The Clarke RC185D is offered in 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V.
What alternator comes on the Clarke RC185D?
The Clarke RC185D uses a Leroy-Somer LSA 42.2/43.2/44.2/46.2/47.2 alternator. It has 4 poles.
What oil filter does the Clarke RC185D use?
The Clarke RC185D uses oil filter part number C04521.
What fuel filter does the Clarke RC185D use?
The Clarke RC185D uses fuel filter part numbers CO2775, GM50006.
Which air filter part number does the Clarke RC185D take?
The Clarke RC185D uses air filter part number G030077.
Troubleshooting
6Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator does not work normally when first commissioned | Protective devices not fitted correctly; connections do not comply with the diagrams in the manuals supplied with the machine; speed of the unit is incorrect | Check that the protective devices are fitted correctly; check that all connections comply with the diagrams in the manuals supplied with the machine; check that the speed of the unit is correct and repeat the operations instructions |
| Excessive overheating of one or both bearings (temp of bearings over 80°C) (With or without abnormal bearing noise) | Bearing has turned blue or the grease has turned black; bearing race badly locked (moving in its housing) | Change the bearing |
| Excessive overheating of alternator frame (temperature rise of more than 40°C above ambient) | Air flow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot air is being recycled either from alternator or prime mover; alternator is functioning at too high a voltage (over 105% of rated voltage on load); alternator overloaded | |
| Too much vibration | Misalignment (coupling); defective mounting or play in coupling; incorrect balancing of shaft (Engine-Alternator) | |
| Excessive vibration and humming noise coming from the alternator | Three phase alternator is single phase loaded in excess of acceptable level; short circuit in the alternator stator | |
| Alternator damaged by a significant impact which is followed by humming and vibration | System short circuit; MIS paralleling | Possible consequences (according to the seriousness of the above faults): broken or damaged coupling; broken or bent shaft end; shifting and short circuit of main field rotor; fractured fan or coming loose on shaft; blown rotating diodes, or and AVR |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Clarke RC185D troubleshooting guide (48 entries) →
Parts
20| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352793 | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon |
| C04521 | Element, Oil Filter | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $24.99 NAPA $28.76 | |
| CO2775 | Element, Fuel Water Separator | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay | |
| CO2776 | Element, Fuel Filter Primary | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay | |
| G030077 | Air Cleaner Element (Engine) Primary | Air filter | Amazon eBay | |
| G030078 | Air Cleaner Element (Engine) Secondary | Air filter | Amazon eBay | |
| G122208 | Clarke Eng Fluid - 5 gal | Fluid | Amazon eBay | |
| G122209 | Clarke Eng Fluid -1 gal | Fluid | Amazon eBay | |
| GM32809 | FILTER, OIL | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon eBay $26.25 NAPA $28.76 |
| GM50006 | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $26.99 NAPA $44.17 |
| GM50074 | Fuel Filter (primary) | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $70.33 NAPA $38.35 |
| GM70424-1 | Fan Belt (12V) | 1 | Belt | Amazon eBay |
| GM70424-2 | Fan Belt (24V) | 1 | Belt | Amazon eBay |
| GM77161 | Oil Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| MOOOOO-20001Q | Auto START/STOP Engine Controller (ECU) | 1 | ECM / ECU | Amazon eBay |
| G122191 | 250 hour Maintenance Kit (without fluids) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| G122196 | 250 hour Maintenance Kit (& engine fluids) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| G122201 | 500 hour Maintenance Kit (without fluids) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| G122206 | 500 hour Maintenance Kit (& Engine fluids) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| M2870400404 | Parts List No. | Service part / kit | Amazon |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
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