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Kohler KD 425-2 Generator Set

The Kohler KD 425-2 is a 11 kW (13.7 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD425-2 engine. It operates at 60 Hz. It holds about 4.2 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 4 L (1.1 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 600 group-V/CCA Standard, Heavy-Duty batteries rated 640 CCA at 12 V. The set weighs about 53 kg (117 lb) and produces 82 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 4 L (1.1 gal). The same KD425-2 engine also powers generator sets from SDMO.

11 kW
Standby
0.851 L
Displacement
4.2 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power11 kW
Standby kVA13
Prime power9 kW
EmissionsEPA TIER 2
Oil capacity4.2 L
Battery groupV/CCA Standard, Heavy-Duty
Battery cranking640 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity600
Dry weight53 kg
Sound level82.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank4.0 L

Engine

Kohler KD425-2
Oil capacity1.8 L
Coolant capacity4.0 L
Displacement0.851 L
AspirationAir cooled
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KD425-2
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter250 hr find
Fuel filter250 hr find
Oil filter250 hr find
Belt find
Coolant250 hr
Coolant filter find
OilSAE 5W-40 / API CF4250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler KD 425-2?

The Kohler KD 425-2 is rated 11 kW standby (13.7 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler KD 425-2 use?

The Kohler KD 425-2 is powered by the Kohler KD425-2 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler KD 425-2 use?

The Kohler KD 425-2 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KD 425-2?

The Kohler KD425-2 engine in the Kohler KD 425-2 has an oil capacity of 1.8 liters.

Troubleshooting

3

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCause
Black smokeFUEL CIRCUIT: Clogged pipes, Clogged fuel filter, Air inside fuel circuit, Clogged tank breather hole, Faulty fuel pump, Injector jammed, Jammed injection pump delivery valve, Wrong injector setting, Excessive plunger blow-by, Jammed injection pump delivery control, Wrong injection pump setting
Too low oil pressureLUBRICATION: Oil level too high, Jammed pressure relief valve, Worn oil pump, Air inside oil suction pipe, Faulty pressure gauge or switch, Clogged oil suction pipe
Oil and fuel dripping from exhaustLUBRICATION: Oil level too high, Jammed pressure relief valve, Worn oil pump, Air inside oil suction pipe, Faulty pressure gauge or switch, Clogged oil suction pipe, ELECTRIC: Battery discharged, Wrong or inefficient cable connection, Defective ignition switch, Defective starter motor

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

Parts

9
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
00365R0010Extractor for camshaft gearExtractor PartsGeek
00365R0020Extractor for removing flywheel ringExtractor PartsGeek
00365R0430Injector casingInjector casing PartsGeek
00365R0890Extractor for crankshaft gearExtractor PartsGeek
00365R0900Extractor for crankcase bushesExtractor PartsGeek
00365R0910Tool for crankshaft installationTool PartsGeek
51499Filtre à huileOil filter PartsGeek
ED0053031740Manuel d'Atelier KD 425-2_cod. ED0053031740_1° ed_ rev. 00Service part / kit PartsGeek
KD425-2Workshop Manual_cod. ED0053031750_1° ed_rev. 00Service part / kit 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

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Engine spec — Diesel Full Line (Kohler)Engine spec — KD425 2 (Kohler)Spec sheet — Diesel Genset Ratings Brochure (Kohler)Spec sheet — Kohler Diesel KD425-2 (Kohler)Owner's manual — KohlerKd4252UsersManual219779.1046293863 (Kohler)Owner's manual — ed0053028730 om kd330 425 (Kohler)Parts manual — Diesel Full Line Rehlko (Kohler)Service manual — ED0053031750 R00 MO KD425-2 EN (Kohler)Service manual — KD625 2 SM FR (Kohler)Service manual — Work Shop Manual GR 25 330 425 matr 1-5302-607 (Kohler)Service manual — kd425 2 service (Kohler)

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