Specifications
| Fuel | Natural Gas or LPG |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 38 kW |
| Standby kVA | 38 |
| Controller | RDC2 |
| Oil capacity | 4.2 L |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V |
| Battery group | 24 |
| Battery cranking | 630 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.2 L |
| Max ambient | 45 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1880×836×1169 mm |
| Dry weight | 621 kg |
| Sound level | 61.0 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 13.2 L |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Kohler KG2204T| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | Cartridge | ×1 | — | 120 hr | find |
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | 3.3 L | — | 120 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Kohler 38RCLC?
The Kohler 38RCLC is rated 38 kW standby (38.0 kVA).
What engine does the Kohler 38RCLC use?
The Kohler 38RCLC is powered by the Kohler KG2204T engine.
What fuel does the Kohler 38RCLC use?
The Kohler 38RCLC runs on Natural Gas or LPG.
What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 38RCLC?
The Kohler KG2204T engine in the Kohler 38RCLC has an oil capacity of 4.2 liters.
Troubleshooting
1Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Battery short circuits | Disconnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenance. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
40| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM103784 | Battery heater wrap | 1 | Battery heater wrap | PartsGeek |
| GM103786 | Battery heater wrap | 1 | Battery heater wrap | PartsGeek |
| GM104699 | Battery heater wrap | 1 | Battery heater wrap | PartsGeek |
| GM104701 | Battery heater wrap | 1 | Battery heater wrap | PartsGeek |
| GM104708 | Battery heater wrap | 1 | Battery heater wrap | PartsGeek |
| GM90232--C | Air Intake Assy | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| GM90232--F | Air Intake Assy | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| GM90232--GR1 | Air Intake Assy | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| GM90232--GR2 | Air Intake Assy | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| GM90280 | Air Cleaner Assy | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| GM90281 | Element, Air Cleaner | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek kuduparts $43.00 |
| GM91571 | Hose, Fuel Line | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| GM95583 | Hose, Air Intake | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-215-19 | Elbow, pipe (90 deg x 1/8”npt) | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-386-141 | Line, Flex | 2 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-426-1 | Clamp, hose, 2.81/3.75 in. | 3 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-426-2 | Clamp, hose, 2.31/3.25 in. | 2 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-426-9 | Clamp, hose, .25/.70 in. | 2 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-6380-11 | Hose, Charged Air Cooler | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| X-672-40 | Clamp, Insulated | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 30RCL | KOHLER 30RCL generator | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| GM104032-S1 | Service kit with two L-shaped metal shields and U-channel edging for shielding the RDC2 controller from EMI interference. | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM90277 | Pipe, Exhaust | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM92075 | Figure 1-24 Coolant Fill (30RCL and 38RCLB shown) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM96976 | Valve, Dual Solenoid | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M125A-06-80 | Washer, Plain | 6 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M125A-08-80 | Washer, Plain 8.4 ID x 16.0 OD | 8 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M125A-10-80 | Washer, Plain 10.5 ID x 20.0 OD | 14 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M6921-06016-60 | Screw, Hex Flnge M6x16mm flly thrd js500 | 3 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M931-08040-60 | Screw, Hex Cap | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M933-06010-60 | Screw, Hex Cap | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M933-08012-60 | Screw, Hex Cap | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M933-08016-60 | Screw, Hex Cap | 3 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M934-08-60 | Nut, Hex | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M982-06-80 | Nut, hex elastic stop, 6MM | 4 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| M982-08-80 | Nut, hex elastic stop, 8MM | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| X-25-40 | Washer, Plain, .281 ID X .625 in. OD | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| X-284-7 | Grommet, round | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| X-6047-31 | Channel, U | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| X-75-10 | Plug, pipe (3/8” nptf) | 2 | Service part / kit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 25% | ||
| Standby | 50% | ||
| Standby | 75% | ||
| Standby | 100% |
Available documents
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