Specifications
| Fuel | LP Gas or Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 10 kW |
| Controller | relay |
| Oil capacity | 2.8 L |
| Alternator | Kohler 4H5 (RY) |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 127/220 V, 220/380 V |
| Phase | 1 |
| Power factor | 1.0 |
| Battery cranking | 235 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 3.5 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dry weight | 263 kg |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Ford VSG-411| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 400 hr | find | ||
| Fuel filter | — | 400 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | 279218 | Amazon eBay $28.88 PartsGeek | |||
| Belt | 36-46 kg (new belt), 25-34 kg (used belt) | — | find | ||
| Coolant | 50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened water | 11.8 L | — | 400 hr | |
| Oil | — |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Kohler 10RY?
The Kohler 10RY is rated 10 kW standby.
What engine does the Kohler 10RY use?
The Kohler 10RY is powered by the Ford VSG-411 engine.
What fuel does the Kohler 10RY use?
The Kohler 10RY runs on LP Gas or Natural Gas.
What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 10RY?
The Ford VSG-411 engine in the Kohler 10RY has an oil capacity of 3.3 liters.
What alternator does the Kohler 10RY use?
The Kohler 10RY uses a Kohler 4H5 (RY) alternator.
Troubleshooting
5Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| A sudden backfire | Do not operate the generator set with the air cleaner removed. | |
| High Water Temperature (HWT) | High water temperature in engine | Closed HWT contacts place ground on magneto, stopping engine. |
| Low Oil Pressure (LOP) | Low oil pressure in engine | Closed LOP contacts place ground on magneto, stopping engine. |
| Shutdown occurs if engine does not start after approximately 30 seconds of cranking. | OVERCRANK | |
| Shutdown occurs approximately 30 seconds after fault. | HIGH TEMPERATURE, LOW OIL PRESSURE |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
25| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224704 | Engine Gasket Kit - Complete | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 224705 | Engine Gasket Kit - Complete | 2 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 224706 | Engine Gasket Kit - Upper | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 224707 | Engine Gasket Kit - Upper | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 224748 | Gasket, rear retainer | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 224749 | Gasket, rear retainer | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 224773 | Gasket, water pump | 1 | Pump | PartsGeek |
| 224782 | Seal, crankshaft rear | 1 | Seal | PartsGeek |
| 241736 | Relay | Relay | PartsGeek | |
| 246058 | Gasket, fuel pump | 1 | Pump | PartsGeek |
| 276192 | Seal, crankshaft rear | 1 | Seal | PartsGeek |
| 278098 | Bracket | Bracket | PartsGeek | |
| 279143 | Engine Gasket Kit - Lower | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 279145 | Engine Gasket Kit - Lower | 2 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| 287571 | Adapter, Tab | Adapter | PartsGeek | |
| A-284507 | Board Assembly, Circuit | Board assembly | PartsGeek | |
| SW-1803-5656 | P.C. Board Holder | Board holder | PartsGeek | |
| SW-1808-5600 | Relay Tab | Relay tab | PartsGeek | |
| SW-1810-5604 | Circuit Board Assy. | Circuit board assembly | PartsGeek | |
| SW70-1808-2200 | Insulink | Insulink | PartsGeek | |
| SW70-1808-5600 | Relay Tab | Relay tab | PartsGeek | |
| SW71-1808-2200 | Large X eyelet Terminal | Terminal, large x eyelet | PartsGeek | |
| X-18-1 | Washer, #6 Lock | Washer | PartsGeek | |
| X-283-1 | Terminal, Eyelet | Terminal, eyelet | PartsGeek | |
| X-71-2 | Nut, 6-32 | Nut | PartsGeek |
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.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Standby |
Available documents
Owner's manual — tp5870 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5415 (Kohler)Service manual — TP5110 Kohler Gen Service 5RMY 7RMY 10RY 15RMOY (02-1990) (Kohler)Service manual — tp5110 (Kohler)Service manual — tp5847 (Kohler)