Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 29 kW |
| Standby kVA | 36 |
| Prime power | 26 kW |
| Emissions | EU STAGE V |
| Oil capacity | 8.9 L |
| Dry weight | 233 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 8.4 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 17.2 L |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Replace cartridges B and G when dirty, clean the inside components A and D with a damp cloth. | — | 1000 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | standby | — | 250 hr | find | |
| Oil filter | standby | — | 1000 hr | find | |
| Belt | standby | — | 1000 hr | find | |
| Coolant | standby | — | 10 hr | ||
| Oil | standby | — | 50 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR?
The Kohler KDI 1903 TCR is rated 29 kW standby (36.6 kVA).
What engine does the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR use?
The Kohler KDI 1903 TCR is powered by the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR engine.
What fuel does the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR use?
The Kohler KDI 1903 TCR runs on Diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR?
The Kohler KDI 1903 TCR engine in the Kohler KDI 1903 TCR has an oil capacity of 8.4 liters.
Troubleshooting
15Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Warning RED light turn on | Engine ECU has detect a malfunctions | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Warning YELLOW light turn on | Engine ECU has detect a malfunctions | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| The engine does not start | Sulphated battery terminals corroded | Clean the battery terminals |
| The engine starts but stops | Inefficient electrical connections | Clean the electrical contacts |
| RPM instability at idle speed | Clogged fuel pipes | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Low idle speed | Clogged fuel pipes | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Poor quality fuel | Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel | |
| Blue smoke | High oil sump level | Replace the engine oil |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Clogged air filter | Replace with a new filter |
| Engine lost its initial performance | Clogged air filter | Replace with a new filter |
| Slow acceleration | Clogged fuel filter | Replace the fuel filter |
| Engine jerking | Clogged fuel pipes | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops |
| Engine overheats | Insufficient coolant level | Fill up to the level |
| Engine ECU has detect a malfunctions | Contact KOHLER authorised workshops | |
| Engine starts but stops | Inefficient electrical connections | Clean the electrical contacts |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
24| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-025-000 | Oil Filter Cartridge | 1 | Oil filter | PartsGeek hdturbo $3199.00 |
| 100-030-000 | Air Filter Cartridge | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 100-045-000 | Fuel Filter Cartridge | 1 | Fuel filter | PartsGeek hdturbo $2099.00 |
| 100-060-000 | Oil Dipstick | 1 | Oil filter | PartsGeek hdturbo $2099.00 |
| 100-075-000 | Oil Drain Plug | 1 | Oil filter | PartsGeek hdturbo $3299.00 |
| 100-090-000 | Water Presence Sensor | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 273377 | Gauge, restriction | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 401-2567 | Cartridge dry-type air filter | 1 | Air filter | PartsGeek |
| 401-2568 | Intake manifold hose (air filter - intake manifold) | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 401-2569 | Coolant hoses | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 401-2570 | Fuel line hose | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 401-2571 | Alternator belt (standard alternator) | 1 | Belt | PartsGeek |
| 401-2572 | Poly-V alternator belt (heavy environmental condition) | 1 | Belt | PartsGeek |
| 401-2573 | Poly-V alternator belt (standard condition) | 1 | Belt | PartsGeek |
| 401-2574 | Coolant (OAT) | 1 | Fluid | PartsGeek |
| 401-2575 | Coolant (HOAT) | 1 | Fluid | PartsGeek |
| A-226955 | Air cleaner assembly | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $2.28 PartsGeek |
| ED0053029490 | Battery not supplied by Kohler | Battery | PartsGeek | |
| ED0082051340-S | COV.HEAD GASK.-OR SET 1903 TCR | 1 | Gasket | PartsGeek |
| GM16944 | Element, Air Cleaner | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $49.68 PartsGeek |
| GM22310 | Hose, Reducer | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| GM66601 | Element, Inner | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $30.99 PartsGeek |
| GM88850 | Hose, Air Intake (Item 5) | 1 | Hose | PartsGeek |
| 401-2576 | ATS (Engine) | 1 | Service 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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Standby |
Available documents
Engine spec — Diesel Full Line (Kohler)Engine spec — KDI Power Pack (Kohler)Engine spec — KIP KDI Power Pack (Kohler)Spec sheet — Diesel Genset Ratings Brochure (Kohler)Spec sheet — KDI Power Unit (Kohler)Owner's manual — TP6915 (Kohler)Service manual — ED0053029490 UM KDI 1903 2504TCR REV 18 EN (Kohler)Service manual — OM KDI 1903 2504 TCR-TCRE5-TC Rev 22 EN (Kohler)Service manual — OM KDI 1903 TCR TCRE5 TC EN (Kohler)Service manual — TP6916 (Kohler)Service manual — instrukcja obslugi KDI 2504TCR (Kohler)