Specifications
| Fuel | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Ford VSG-413| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | Secondary | 278858 | Amazon eBay $30.48 PartsGeek | ||
| Oil filter | 279218 | Amazon eBay $28.88 PartsGeek |
Common questions
What engine does the Kohler 12R use?
The Kohler 12R is powered by the Ford VSG-413 engine.
What fuel does the Kohler 12R use?
The Kohler 12R runs on gasoline.
What oil filter does the Kohler 12R use?
The Kohler 12R uses oil filter part number 279218.
What fuel filter does the Kohler 12R use?
The Kohler 12R uses fuel filter part number 278858.
Troubleshooting
1Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| A sudden backfire | Do not operate the generator set with the air cleaner removed. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
1| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278858 | Element, air cleaner | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $30.48 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.
Available documents
Owner's manual — tp5870 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5415 (Kohler)Service manual — tp5847 (Kohler)