Specifications
| Fuel | natural gas |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 1 kW |
Maintenance & consumables
for the K161| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 50 hr | find | ||
| Fuel filter | — | 200 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | — | 50 hr | find | ||
| Belt | — | 300 hr | find | ||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Coolant filter | — | find | |||
| Oil | — | 50 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Kohler ES799?
The Kohler ES799 is rated 1 kW standby.
What engine does the Kohler ES799 use?
The Kohler ES799 is powered by the K161 engine.
What fuel does the Kohler ES799 use?
The Kohler ES799 runs on natural gas.
Troubleshooting
17Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| No build-up. | L Open circuit between battery and field. l Battery discharged. | *Make correct connections. *l Charge battery. |
| Generator output erratic. | L Regulator sensing terminals not connected properly. | *Check terminals 5 and 6 (120 V. connection) or terminals 5 and 7 (240 V. connection). *l Correct connections. |
| Badly worn, dirty or improperly seated brushes. | *Replace, clean or reseat brushes. | |
| S1 to terminal t3 on regulator open. | *Correct connections. | |
| Dirty commutator. | *Clean commutator. | |
| Choke heater circuit failure | The choke valve could ‘stick’ the air cleaner | Check the Ohm value of the resistor with a Volt-Ohmmeter. If faulty and allows higher voltage, it could cause the choke for starting |
| Cranking contactor C contacts do not close when switch is moved to on position | Replace relay C | |
| Cranking reset trips during cranking | Reset the reset button--if plant still does not crank, check for open circuit | |
| Insufficient load | A load of 60 watts or more is needed to start automatic plant. A remote switch can be added to test run these plants--check diagrams | |
| Load relay L dirty or open contacts | Check for dirty or open contacts--replace relay if needed | |
| Center tap missing on three wire automatic plants | Check for loose leads or missing center tap | |
| Starter not engaging | Drive pinion may be spinning. Automotive crank plants only | |
| Battery not being charged properly | Check condition of battery--may be sulfated or have cracked cell. Replace as needed | Check charge switch if left in HAND CRANK position, battery will not be charged |
| Generator faulty on plants with automotive cranking | Check for faulty DC generator--excessive resistance in R2 resistor. If overcharging occurs, R2 resistance may be too little | |
| No outflow (no exciter voltage-into AC volts) | Regulator relay RR could be causing overcharged or undercharged battery--check this after resistor check | Check contacts of relay CC may not be closing to complete battery charging circuit. Check brushes, AC leads, and AC armature for open circuits |
| AC voltage but no exciter voltage | AC brushes not riding on collector rings--check for sticking or excessively worn brushes | Check for open AC lead. Lift AC brushes and check for open circuit in AC armature |
| Check field circuit for open shunt | Open field resistor connection |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
6| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235838 | Stellite exhaust valve | 1 | Exhaust valve | PartsGeek |
| 240705-S | SPARK PLUG | 1 | Spark plug | PartsGeek |
| 45-067-16 | Kohler K341 crankshaft (standard crankpin diameter) | Crankshaft | PartsGeek | |
| 45-067-18 | Kohler K341 crankshaft (.010 under crankpin diameter) | Crankshaft | PartsGeek | |
| 47-874-18 | Kohler piston (D style, .010 oversize) | Piston | PartsGeek | |
| E-4655 | K&N low restriction element in production filter housing | 1 | Air filter | 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 | 0% | ||
| Standby | 0% | ||
| Standby | 0% | ||
| Standby | 1% |
Available documents
Engine spec — es799 (Kohler)