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Kohler 12RES Generator Set

The Kohler 12RES is a 12 kW (12 kVA) LPG/Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Kohler CH740 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 50 A. It holds about 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil. Starting uses 1 group-51 battery rated 500 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 777×712×824 mm (30.6×28.0×32.4 in), weighs about 196 kg (432 lb) and produces 71 dBA at 7 m.

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Specifications

FuelLPG/Natural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power12 kW
Standby kVA12
EmissionsEPA

Full specifications

Voltage options120/240 V
Phase1
Rated current50 A
Power factor1.0
Circuit breaker60 A
Battery group51
Battery cranking500 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Dimensions (L×W×H)777×712×824 mm
Dry weight196 kg
Sound level71.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Kohler CH740

Oil capacity1.9 L
Displacement0.725 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

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Maintenance & consumables

For the Kohler CH740 engine.

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find150 hr
Battery
Oil5W-30 API Service Class SG, SH, or SJ synthetic oil2.7 100 hr
Oil filter1.0 find200 hr
Spark plug find500 hr

Available documents

BrochureSpec sheetInstallation manualReferenceOwner's manualParts manualService manualtraining_manual