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Kohler 4EF Generator Set

The Kohler 4EF is a 4 kW (4 kVA) gasoline prime generator set powered by a Kawasaki FD501D engine. It operates at 50 Hz. It holds about 1.36 L (0.4 gal) of oil and 2.08 L (0.5 gal) of coolant.

0.437 L
Displacement
1.36 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

Fuelgasoline
Frequency50.0 Hz
Prime power4 kW
Oil capacity1.36 L

Engine

Kawasaki FD501D
Oil capacity1.36 L
Coolant capacity2.08 L
Displacement0.437 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

Common questions

What engine is in the Kohler 4EF?

The Kohler 4EF is powered by the Kawasaki FD501D engine.

Is the Kohler 4EF diesel or gas?

The Kohler 4EF runs on gasoline.

What's the oil capacity on a Kohler 4EF?

The Kawasaki FD501D engine in the Kohler 4EF has an oil capacity of 1.36 liters.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
01052942SEALER,CR/SHF RR MAIN BRG CAP(*1,2,3,4,5)(SEALANT)(LOCTITE 518)(GASKET MAKER)(6ML)(8.800)ARSeal Amazon eBay
03536966SEAL,OIL PAN DRN PLUG(O RING)(*1,2,3,4,5)(ALSO PART OF 70)1Seal Amazon eBay
09359409SENSOR,MAP(*1,2,3,4,5)(INCL #108)(AC-DELCO #213-796)1Sensor Amazon eBay
10456500SENSOR,KNOCK(*1,2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #213-338)2Sensor Amazon eBay
12555601SEAL,VLV STEM OIL(*1,2,3,4,5)16Seal Amazon eBay
12556370GASKET,ENG FRT CVR(*1,2,3,4,5)(ALSO PART OF 76)1Gasket Amazon eBay
12557831GASKET,VLV RKR ARM CVR BOLT(*1,2,3,4,5)(GRAY)(0.413)14Gasket Amazon eBay
12558165GASKET,CYL HD(*2,3,4,5)1Gasket Amazon eBay
12558166GASKET,CYL HD(*2,3,4,5)1Gasket Amazon eBay
12558875GASKET,W/PMP(*1,2,3,4,5)2Gasket Amazon eBay
12558883GASKET,ENG COOL C/OVR PIPE(*1,2,3,4,5)(PART OF 111)2Gasket Amazon eBay
12558969HOSE,THERM BYPASS(*1,2,3,4,5)(INCLS HOSE,CLAMPS)1Hose Amazon eBay
12559277SEAL,CR/SHF RR OIL(*1,2,3,4,5)1Seal Amazon eBay
12559279SEAL,CR/SHF FRT OIL(*1,2,3,4,5)1Seal Amazon eBay
12559597GASKET,VLV RKR ARM CVR(*1,2,3,4,5)(ALSO PART OF 8)2Gasket Amazon eBay
12560420HOSE,FUEL PRESS REG VAC(*1,2,3,4,5)1Hose Amazon eBay
12560477GASKET,W/PMP CVR(PART OF 32)(*1,2,3,4,5)1Gasket Amazon eBay
12561454SPARK PLUG,(*1,2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #12561454)8Spark plug Amazon eBay
12562028PUMP,OIL(W/SCRN)(*1,2,3,4,5)(INCLS:61,62,63,64,65,101,102,)1Pump Amazon eBay
12567777GASKET,OIL PAN(*1,2,3,4,5)(ALSO PART OF 68)1Gasket Amazon eBay
12570168GASKET,THROT BODY(*2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #12570168)1Gasket Amazon eBay
12570621SEAL KIT,M/PORT F/INJR(*2,3,4,5)(3.330)(AC-DELCO #217-1427)1Seal Amazon eBay
12574980SEAL KIT,FUEL PRESS REG(*2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #12574980)1Seal Amazon eBay
12575172SENSOR,CR/SHF POSN(*1,2,3,4,5)(ONE O-RING SEALS)(INCL 123)(AC-DELCO #213-1556)1Sensor Amazon eBay
12575182SENSOR,CM/SHF POSN(*1,2,3,4,5)(INCL #120)(3-PRONE)(INCLS O-RING SEAL)(AC-DELCO #213-1063)1Sensor Amazon eBay FridayParts $13.50
12580636GASKET,W/PMP(*1,2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #251-2037)2Gasket Amazon eBay
16194007SEAL,MAP SEN(*1,2,3,4,5)(PART OF 106)1Seal Amazon eBay
17113393SEAL KIT,FUEL PRESS REG(*2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #17113393)1Seal Amazon eBay
203GAA074Driver, Drive Bearings 5"1Drive bearing driver Amazon eBay
203GAA340Bearing Housing Puller Plate 5"1Bearing housing puller plate Amazon eBay
206588CAP, MAIN BEARING7Bearing cap Amazon eBay
207GAA074Driver, Mech. Seal 5"1Mech seal driver Amazon eBay
223610Plate, thrust1Plate Amazon eBay
241258Gasket, air horn1Gasket Amazon eBay
25160561FILTER,OIL(*1 ,4,5)(138MM LONG)(AC-DELCO #PF1218)1Oil filter Amazon eBay $20.24
25176061INJECTOR,M/PORT FUEL(*2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #25176061)8Injector Amazon eBay
25322841FILTER,OIL(*1,2,3,4,5)(AC-DELCO #UPF1218)1Oil filter Amazon eBay
25324052FILTER,OIL(*1,2,3,4,5)(76MM LONG)(AC-DELCO #PF454)1Oil filter Amazon $53.00 eBay
318GAE074Pull Rod & Driver Assembly Kit 5"1Pull rod driver assembly kit Amazon eBay
326GAE074Driver, Lip Seal 5"1Lip seal driver Amazon eBay
88893908PUMP KIT,WAT(*2,3,4,5)(INCLS 31,82,83,85,105))(AC-DELCO #251-633)1Pump Amazon eBay
89017310GASKET KIT,INT MANIF(*1,2,3,4,5)(INCLS GASKET,INT(FRT/REAR-SEAL TYPE)ALSO*(RIGHT SIDE/LEFT SIDEAIR INLET TO CYL HEAD),GASKET,EGR VLV PIPE)(INCLS 35,78,97)1Gasket Amazon eBay
AM107423ENGINE OIL FILTER1Oil filter Amazon eBay $13.37 KuduParts $11.00
M138938SPARK PLUG1Spark plug Amazon eBay $10.24
TEN001154Hollow Hydraulic Ram 5"1Hollow hydraulic ram Amazon eBay
X-6348-6DECAL12Decals Amazon eBay
240360Valve, exhaust4Service part / kit Amazon eBay
241399Valve, intake4Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A130000550Service part / kit Amazon eBay
B-157815Service 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%1.820.48
Prime50%2.20.58
Prime75%2.540.67
Prime100%2.880.76

Available documents

Spec sheet (Kohler)Reference (Kohler)Reference — g1897 (Kohler)Parts manual (Kohler)
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