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Kohler COM6 Generator Set

The Kohler COM6 is a 6 kW Natural Gas or LP Vapor standby generator set powered by a Kohler CH20 engine. It is available at 24 V and 48 V, 3-phase and rated 230 A. It holds about 2 L (0.5 gal) of oil. Starting uses 1 group-500 battery rated 500 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 712×966×712 mm (28.0×38.0×28.0 in) and weighs about 193 kg (425 lb). The same CH20 engine also powers generator sets from AlphaGen and Cummins/Onan.

6 kW
Standby
8.5 L
Displacement
2.0 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

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Service parts for the COM6

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

Air intake

1 required
24 083 02Air filterfind

Oil system

2 required

Ignition

1 required
12 132 02-SSpark plugfind

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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas or LP Vapor
Standby power6 kW
EmissionsEPA: CARB: EXTENDED
ControllerIntegrated
Oil capacity2.0 L
AlternatorCOM6
Voltage options24 V, 48 V
Phase3-phase
Rated current230 A
Circuit breaker10A A
Battery group500 CCA at 0°F
Battery cranking500 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)712×966×712 mm
Dry weight193 kg

Engine

Kohler CH20
Oil capacity1.9 L
Coolant capacity0.0 L
Displacement8.5 L
Aspirationair-cooled
Rated speed3600 rpm

Same engine, other brands

2 brands

The Kohler CH20 in this set also powers 2 generator sets sold under 2 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
AlphaGenPN-6x
Cummins/Onan8.5RMY

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler CH20
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter24 083 02500 hr buy
Fuel filter—
Oil filter12 050 01200 hr Amazon eBay KuduParts $11.00 FridayParts $33.98
BatteryReplace with identical type and rating—
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil5810321581032150 hr Amazon eBay $170.00
Spark plug0.76 mm (0.030 in.)12 132 02-S500 hr buy

Common questions

How many kW is the Kohler COM6?

The Kohler COM6 is rated 6 kW standby.

What engine is in the Kohler COM6?

The Kohler COM6 is powered by the Kohler CH20 engine.

What fuel type does the Kohler COM6 take?

The Kohler COM6 runs on Natural Gas or LP Vapor.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler COM6?

The Kohler CH20 engine in the Kohler COM6 has an oil capacity of 1.9 liters.

What is the dry weight of the Kohler COM6?

The Kohler COM6 has a dry weight of 193 kg (425 lb).

What voltages is the Kohler COM6 available in?

The Kohler COM6 is offered in 24 V, 48 V, 3-phase-phase.

What battery does the Kohler COM6 use?

The Kohler COM6 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 500 CCA, group 500 CCA at 0°F, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator comes on the Kohler COM6?

The Kohler COM6 uses a COM6 alternator.

Which oil filter part number does the Kohler COM6 take?

The Kohler COM6 uses oil filter part number 12 050 01.

What air filter does the Kohler COM6 use?

The Kohler COM6 uses air filter part number 24 083 02.

Troubleshooting

2

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Generator does not startFault shutdown has occurred.Reset the controller following fault shutdown.
Remote starting failsCheck remote (immediate) or time delay starting connections and procedures.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

42
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
12 050 01Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay KuduParts $11.00 FridayParts $33.98
12 050 01-SFilter, oil1Oil filter Amazon eBay KuduParts $32.00 FridayParts $33.98
12 132 02Spark plug1Spark plug buy
12 132 02-SSpark Plug1Spark plug buy
24 050 01-SFilter, breather8Filter buy
24 083 02Precleaner element1Air filter buy
24 083 02-SPrecleaner8Air filter buy
24 083 05-SPrecleaner8Air filter buy
24 083 08Air cleaner element1Air filter buy
24 083 08-SElement, air filter1Air filter buy
24 083 09-SElement, air filter1Air filter buy
24 132 01Spark Plug2Spark plug buy
241927Sensor, speed1Sensor Amazon eBay $75.00
25 132 14-SSpark plug2Spark plug buy
269373Alternator Assembly1Alternator Amazon eBay
745-020-B0-003Enclosure Grounding StudGrounding stud Amazon
A-345052Engine oxygen sensor1Sensor Amazon eBay
ADV-6823-AAir Filter, Spark Plug Location1Air filter Amazon eBay
BKR-8YU11Spark Plug, CH20/CH7404Spark plug Amazon eBay
GM28823Sensor, oil temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay $50.00
GM28981UEGO sensor interface harnessSensor eBay
GM29253-GA1Controller Wiring Diagram1Controller wiring diagram Amazon eBay
GM29385UEGO oxygen sensor service kitSensor eBay
X-6422-31SealSeal eBay
223316Fuse, 10 A, 250 V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $31.37
292937Fuse, 20 A, 250 V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $31.78 NAPA $17.36
345095Annual Maintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $67.47
358337Fuse: Auxiliary Winding (F1) 10 Amp1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $45.17 NAPA $65.06
A-345233Lead--Service part / kit Amazon eBay
AGS-10AGS 10 inline fuse, battery charger (located in the battery lead)1Service part / kit eBay
F-228605Kit, voltage regulator1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $539.95
GM10064PCB assembly (relay controller)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $337.95
GM19462-KP4-QSCarburetor heater kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $115.00
GM24928Circuit breakerService part / kit eBay
GM29671PCB Assy., Relay board 12V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $199.00
GM58703Assy, J1939/ModBus/Ethernet Converter (network bridge)1Service part / kit eBay
GM62345Maintenance Service Kit1Service part / kit eBay
GM62345-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM62346-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM62347-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $79.99
GM90365-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM90366-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service 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.

Available documents

Owner's manual — tp5863 (Kohler)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Oil 5810321$170.00
1 priced item$170.00