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Kohler 4CKM Generator Set

The Kohler 4CKM is a generator set.

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Service parts for the 4CKM

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Cooling system

1 required
993873Coolant filtersee priceAmazon

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Specifications

Ratings spec sheet not in our library yet — see the documents below.

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Filter994162 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel Filter993872 Amazon eBay $110.25
Oil filterOil Filter994216 Amazon eBay $35.99
Coolant filterCoolant993873 Amazon eBay

Common questions

What oil filter fits the Kohler 4CKM?

The Kohler 4CKM uses oil filter part number 994216.

Which fuel filter part number does the Kohler 4CKM take?

The Kohler 4CKM uses fuel filter part number 993872.

What air filter fits the Kohler 4CKM?

The Kohler 4CKM uses air filter part number 994162.

Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningCauseRemedy
TP-5393Will not crankWeak or dead battery, 15-amp controller fuse blown, Defective start switch, Remote start cable disconnected, Defective starter solenoid, Battery connections made in reverseRecharge or replace, Replace fuse, Replace, Reconnect, Replace, Correct

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Will not startOut of fuel, Clogged fuel filter, Air cleaner clogged, Faulty spark plug, Shorted or open ignition coil, Faulty ground, Loose spark plug wire connection, Weak or dead battery, Choke adjustment wrongReplenish, Replace, Clean or replace, Replace or regap spark plugs, Replace, Clean and retighten, Reconnect and/or tighten, Recharge or replace, Adjust
Hard startingStale or bad fuel, Air cleaner clogged, Carburetor adjustment wrong, Faulty spark plug, Weak ignition coilReplace, Clean or replace element, Adjust, Replace or regap spark plugs, Replace
Stops suddenlyOut of fuel, Air cleaner clogged, Faulty spark plug, Low oil pressureReplenish, Clean or replace element, Replace or regap spark plugs, Check oil level
Low oil pressure (LOP) shutdownCorrect cause of shutdown
The generator set has automatically stopped.Low oil pressure, 3 1/2 psi –1 1/2 psi (24.1 kPa) or less.Eliminate the cause before restarting.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Kohler 4CKM troubleshooting guide (38 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
993872Fuel Filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $110.25
993873Coolant1Coolant filter Amazon eBay
994162Air Filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
994216Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay $35.99

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

Service manual — 4 and 5 CKM, CFKM, CKMR, CFKMR (Kohler)Service manual — TP5394 Kohler Gen Service 4CKM 5CKM (12-1994) (Kohler)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 993872$110.25
Oil filter 994216$35.99
2 priced items$146.24