Service parts for the 12R
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Air intake
1 requiredFuel system
1 requiredOil system
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Specifications
| Standby power | 12 kW |
|---|
Maintenance & consumables
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Element, air cleaner | 278858 | Amazon eBay $30.48 | ||
| Fuel filter | Secondary | 278858 | Amazon eBay $30.48 | ||
| Oil filter | 279218 | Amazon eBay $18.91 NAPA $12.22 |
Common questions
What size generator is the Kohler 12R?
The Kohler 12R is rated 12 kW standby.
Which oil filter part number does the Kohler 12R take?
The Kohler 12R uses oil filter part number 279218.
What fuel filter fits the Kohler 12R?
The Kohler 12R uses fuel filter part number 278858.
Which air filter part number does the Kohler 12R take?
The Kohler 12R uses air filter part number 278858.
Parts
3| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278858 | Element, air cleaner | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $30.48 |
| 226682 | Hang tag identifying units which do not require conversion using the spring and retainer | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 258558 | Fuel conversion hang tag (remove and discard) | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
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
Owner's manual — tp5870 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5415 (Kohler)Service manual — sb527 (Kohler)
This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.