Kohler 8.5RES Generator Set
The Kohler 8.5RES is a 8.5 kW (8.5 kVA) LP Vapor/Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Kohler CH640 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 35 A. It holds about 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil. Starting uses 1 battery rated 525 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1123×726×804 mm (44.2×28.6×31.7 in), weighs about 182 kg (401 lb) and produces 65 dBA at 7 m.
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Specifications
| Fuel | LP Vapor/Natural Gas |
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| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
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| Standby power | 8 kW |
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| Standby kVA | 8 |
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Full specifications
| Voltage options | 120/240 V |
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| Phase | 1 |
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| Rated current | 35 A |
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| Power factor | 1.0 |
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| Battery cranking | 525 CCA |
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| Battery voltage | 12 V |
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| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1123×726×804 mm |
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| Dry weight | 182 kg |
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| Sound level | 65.0 dBA @ 7 m |
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Engine
Kohler CH640
| Oil capacity | 1.9 L |
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| Displacement | 0.624 L |
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| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
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Maintenance & consumables
For the Kohler CH640 engine.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval |
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| Air filter | foam element | | 24 083 02 buy | |
| Air filter | paper element | | 24 083 08 buy | |
| Oil filter | | | 12 050 01 buy | |
| Spark plug | 0.75 (0.030) mm (in.) | | 12 132 02-S buy | |
| Air filter | | | find | 500 hr |
| Battery | | | | |
| Fuel filter | | | find | |
| Oil | | 1.9 | | 100 hr |
| Oil filter | | | find | 200 hr |
| Spark plug | | | find | 300 hr |
Available documents
BrochureSpec sheetInstallation manualReferenceOwner's manualParts manualService manualtraining_manual