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Kohler KDW 1003 Generator Set

The Kohler KDW 1003 is a Diesel generator set powered by a Kohler KDW1003 engine. It holds about 2.4 L (0.6 gal) of oil and 4.5 L (1.2 gal) of coolant. The set measures 515.5×351.5×269.2 mm (20.3×13.8×10.6 in) and weighs about 421 kg (928 lb). The same KDW1003 engine also powers generator sets from SDMO.

1.028 L
Displacement
2.4 L
Oil capacity
4
Document types

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Service parts for the KDW 1003

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

Air intake

1 required
12-036Air filtersee priceAmazon

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required
12-039Beltsee priceAmazon

Cooling system

1 required
12-038Coolant filtersee priceAmazon

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

FuelDiesel
Oil capacity2.4 L
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity44
Dimensions (L×W×H)515×351×269 mm
Dry weight421 kg

Engine

Kohler KDW1003
Oil capacity4.7 L
Coolant capacity4.5 L
Displacement1.028 L
AspirationLiquid-cooled with axial fan
Rated speed3600 rpm

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The Kohler KDW1003 in this set also powers 3 generator sets sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
SDMOK9U, XP-K6M-ALIZE, XP-K9-ALIZE

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KDW1003
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter12-036 Amazon eBay
Fuel filterFuel filter12-037 Amazon Amazon eBay eBay KuduParts $132.00
Oil filterOil filter12-035 Amazon eBay eBay KuduParts $42.00 FridayParts $153.98
Battery—
BeltBelt12-039 Amazon eBay
Coolant4.5—
Coolant filterCoolant filter12-038 Amazon eBay FridayParts $13.49
Oil2.4—
Spark plug—

Service intervals

2
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Engine oilChange50 hrFirst service — After the first 50 working hours
Oil filterReplace50 hrFirst service — After the first 50 working hours

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Service specifications

60
TypeItemValueUnitCondition
ClearanceCamshaft journal to housing clearance A-B0.035÷0.085 (limit 0.170)mm
ClearanceClearance between connecting rod big end and pin D-B0.021÷0.066 (limit 0.130)mmbearings tightened
ClearanceClearance between main bearings and journals C-A0.023÷0.078 (limit 0.200)mmbearings tightened
ClearanceConnecting rod alignment gap A0.015 (limit 0.030)mm
ClearanceCrankshaft axial clearance A0.130÷0.313 (limit 0.5)mmmain bearings tightened
ClearanceOil pump clearance between rotors Amax 0.171 (wear limit 0.250)mmdelivery test at 3600 rpm, oil temperature 120°C
GapPiston ring end gap (1st, 2nd, 3rd ring)0.25÷0.45 (limit 1.0)mmring placed squarely in unworn part of lower cylinder
Injection timingInjection advance (current pump/injector unit)12°÷14°deg3000÷3600 rpm
Injection timingInjection advance (current pump/injector unit)8°÷10°deg1500÷2999 rpm
Injection timingStatic injection advance11° to 13°degadjustments from 1500/3600 rpm
OtherCylinder bore75mm
OtherDisplacement686 / 1028 / 1372cm3
OtherStroke77.6mm
PressureInjector setting pressure (current pump/injector unit)140÷155bar
PressureInjector setting pressure (old type)130÷145bar
PressureOil pressurenot less than 1barmaximum operating temperature 120°C at 900 rpm
PressureOil pressure regulating valve opening pressure4.5÷5.5bar
PressureTurbocharger boost pressure0.87-0.91 (655÷685 mm Hg)barfull speed, full Nb load
PressureTurbocharger waste gate calibration pressure1.11÷1.19 (830÷890 mm Hg)baractuator terminal pushed forward by A = 1 mm
ResistancePre-heating water temperature thermistor (T2)-30°C=12000; -20°C=7000; 0°C=2800; +20°C=1350; +40°C=750; +60°C=490; +80°C=360; +100°C=300; +120°C=270ohm
SpeedIdle maximum (standard)3800rpmstabilises at 3600 rpm at setting power
SpeedIdle minimum (standard)850 to 900rpm
TemperatureFlywheel ring gear heating temperature300°Chold for 15÷20 minutes
TemperatureThermostatic valve opening temperature83÷87°C
TorqueAlternator 14V 45A/65A nut 160Nm
TorqueCamshaft lift pump drive eccentric screw80Nm
TorqueCamshaft timing pulley screw80Nm
TorqueConnecting rod big end (aluminium connecting rod)35Nm
TorqueConnecting rod big end cap screws (tighten simultaneously)40Nm
TorqueCylinder head tightening (3 phases)50 Nm, then 90° clockwise, then 90° clockwiseNm/deg
TorqueDriving pulley central screw 1 (left-handed)360Nm
TorqueExhaust manifold nuts25Nm
TorqueFlywheel screws80Nm
TorqueFuel lift pump fastening nuts24Nm
TorqueFuel rail holder screws4Nm
TorqueGlow plug20Nm
TorqueHydraulic pump drive pinion 245Nm
TorqueInjection pump control rod screws 1 and 21.1Nm
TorqueInjector spark arrester nuts20Nm
TorqueMain bearing cap screws60Nm
TorqueOil drain plug40Nm
TorqueOil pan screws10Nm
TorqueOil pressure switch25Nm
TorqueOil pump fastening screws to crankcase25Nm
TorqueOil pump plate screws10Nm
TorquePiston coolant nozzle joint 412Nm
TorquePlunger barrel ring nut 934Nm
TorquePre-combustion chamber ring nut (1st and 2nd tightening)100 then 180Nm
TorquePump/injector injector ring nut A70Nm
TorqueReturn pulley bolt 125Nm
TorqueRingfeder screws 3 (M16 x 1,5)360Nm
TorqueRocker arm assembly support nuts40Nm
TorqueRocker arm cover screws9Nm
TorqueSpeed governor three screws10Nm
TorqueTerminal 2 / alternator 14V 33A nut 135÷45Nm
TorqueTiming belt cover screws10Nm
TorqueTiming belt tensioner nut 340Nm
TorqueVacuum pump fixing screws 915Nm
TorqueVacuum pump flange screws 810Nm
Valve clearanceValve / rocker arm clearance A (intake and exhaust)0.20mmengine cold, piston at TDC compression stroke

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Coolant50% AGIP ANTIFREEZE SPEZIAL + 50% water (preferably decalcified)Capacities without radiator: KDW 702 = 0.90 L; KDW 1003 = 1.30 L; KDW 1404 = 1.75 L. Total refill volume varies with engine and radiator type.
Engine oilAGIP SINT 2000 5W40 (semi-synthetic base oils also listed: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-60, 15W-40, 20W-60; synthetic: SAE 5W-30, 0W-30, 5W-40)API SJ/CF; ACEA A3-96 B3-96; MIL-L-46152 D/EIn countries where AGIP products are not available use oil API CF/SH for Diesel engines or MIL-L-2104 C/46152 D. If oil of lower quality than prescribed is used, replace every 125 h (standard sump) / 150 h (enhanced sump). Select viscosity by ambient temperature per SAE chart (page 33).
FuelCommercial diesel No. 1 or No. 2 low sulfur or ultra low sulfur diesel; ASTM D-975 1D or 2D, EN590 or equivalentASTM D-975 1D/2D; EN590; BQ-9000 for biodieselWinter fuels: summer up to 0°C, winter up to -10°C, alpine up to -20°C, arctic up to -30°C. Biodiesel with less than 20% methyl ester (B20) suitable; do not use vegetable oil as biofuel. Aviation fuels JP5, JP4, JP8 and JET-A (with 5% oil added).

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Procedures

12
Camshaft timing - belt tightening and fastening adjustment

Tools: Torque wrench, Nippon Denso tension measuring instrument, Belt preload tool 7107-1460-049

  1. Insert torque wrench in the tool with axis A of the key at 90° to axis B of the tool.
  2. Tighten clockwise at 20 Nm.
  3. Remount the drive pulley.
  4. Maintaining belt tension, tighten nut 3 with another torque wrench at 40 Nm.
  5. Rotate crankshaft a few times and recheck tension.
E.G.R. calibration adjustment

Tools: Vacuum pressure gauge 1 bar (or 1 m mercury column), T-branch

  1. Mount T-branch on vacuum valve - E.G.R. valve connection pipe and connect a 1 bar vacuum gauge.
  2. Adjust accelerator lever position so internal adjusting nut 2 is about 5 mm from the thread end.
  3. Accelerate to 3.600 rpm with valve closed; gauge must read 0.
  4. With brake at N=constant load engine down to 2.800 rpm.
  5. Find the E.G.R. valve closing point (vacuum = zero).
  6. Measure consumption; if less than 18.8 mm3/stroke adjust nut closer to rod 3.
  7. Tighten the adjusting nuts when 18.8 mm3/stroke (about 7 kW) is reached.
Injection pumps delivery balancing adjustment

⚠ Each time a pump/injector is replaced it is necessary to balance the deliveries.

Tools: Instrument 7104-1460-127, Test head B

  1. If balancing error exceeds 2 cm³/min adjust injection pump deliveries.
  2. Loosen screws 1 and 2 that block plate 4 and rod 3.
  3. Move plate 4 rightwards relative to rod 3 to increase delivery.
  4. Moving leftwards decreases delivery; make very small movements.
  5. Tighten screws 1 and 2 at 1.1 Nm.
Setting the idle minimum and maximum (standard) adjustment
  1. Fill engine with oil, fuel and coolant; start and warm up 10 minutes.
  2. Turn screw 1 to adjust idle speed at 850 to 900 rpm; tighten locknut.
  3. Turn screw 2 and regulate idle maximum at 3800 rpm; block locknut.
Static injection advance regulation adjustment

Tools: Dial gauge, Tool 7107-1460-048, Tester and special coupling

  1. Fill the tank and operate the fuel pump.
  2. Set pump/injector delivery control rod at half-stroke.
  3. Bring piston to top dead centre of compression.
  4. Prime the injection pump by turning the advance screw lock nut wrench forth and back.
  5. Operate lever 2 to bring drain valve into contact with piston; reset dial gauge.
  6. Go back ¼ turn anticlockwise, then turn forward slowly until fuel level changes.
  7. Check piston lowering against the conversion table.
Turbocharger waste gate adjustment adjustment

Tools: Pressure gauge 0-2 bar, Dial gauge, Pressure reducer, T-joint

  1. Disconnect waste gate tube from turbocharger compressor side.
  2. Connect a 0-2 bar pressure gauge with T-joint to air network via reducer.
  3. Set network air supply pressure 1.5 to 2 bar.
  4. Make a 1.55 mm hole B in the pressure gauge pipe.
  5. Set dial gauge feeler on terminal 2; feed air until terminal 2 moves A = 1 mm.
  6. Read pressure; must be 830÷890 mm Hg (1.11÷1.19 bar).
  7. If low: unscrew locknut 1, remove split pin 9, disconnect rod 8 and adjust terminal 2.
  8. Keep rod steady and do not allow torsion during rotation.
Valve / rocker arm clearance adjustment adjustment

Tools: Feeler gauge

  1. Perform setting with the engine cold.
  2. Bring each cylinder piston to top dead centre on compression stroke.
  3. Set clearance A at 0.20 mm for both intake and exhaust valves.
  4. Alternatively use clearance check B; in this case the value is 0.15 mm.
Regulations for lifting the engine installation

⚠ The lifting point brackets are designed to lift the engine only, not additional weights.

Tools: Lifting beam, Protective gloves

  1. Disconnect power supply, fuel and coolant supply and all mechanical connections.
  2. Attach engine to a suitable lifting device (lifting beam).
  3. Hook the lifting device in the engine lifting points.
  4. Before lifting check weight is balanced by checking its barycentre.
  5. Close all engine openings, wash outside and dry with compressed air.
Dry type air filter cleaning maintenance

⚠ Never clean the filtering element with highly flammable solvents - danger of explosion.

Tools: Compressed air supply

  1. Blow compressed air crossways over the external part and inside the cartridge.
  2. Do not exceed a pressure of 5 atm.
  3. If necessary knock the front of the cartridge repeatedly against a flat surface.
  4. Never clean the element with highly flammable solvents.
Engine storage (protective treatment) maintenance

Tools: Protective sheet

  1. Pour AGIP RUSTIA C protective oil in the engine housing up to maximum level.
  2. Fill up with fuel containing 10% AGIP RUSTIA NT.
  3. Check coolant up to maximum level.
  4. Start engine and keep at minimum idle for some minutes.
  5. Bring engine to ¾ maximum speed for 5÷10 minutes, then switch off.
  6. Empty the fuel tank completely.
  7. Spray SAE 10W on exhaust and intake manifolds.
  8. Seal exhaust and intake ducts, clean external parts, treat non-painted parts, loosen alternator/fan belt, cover with protective sheet.
Timing belt removal maintenance

⚠ When you remove the distributor belt replace it even if its prescribed operation time has not expired yet.

⚠ Always check that the positive pole of the battery is insulated.

  1. Check that the positive pole of the battery is insulated.
  2. Remove belt tensioner 1.
  3. Remove the timing belt off the timing pulley.
Camshaft timing - belt reassembly repair
  1. Remove toothed belt from its protective wrapping only when mounting it.
  2. Fit belt connections to pulley reference marks.
  3. Insert the belt observing the direction of arrows A (direction of rotation).
  4. Tighten nut 1 by hand until the belt tightener rests on the crankcase surface.
  5. Mount camshaft pulley belt first, then crankshaft pulley.
  6. Do not mount driven belts.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What engine is in the Kohler KDW 1003?

The Kohler KDW 1003 is powered by the Kohler KDW1003 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Kohler KDW 1003 run on?

The Kohler KDW 1003 runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Kohler KDW 1003 take?

The Kohler KDW1003 engine in the Kohler KDW 1003 has an oil capacity of 4.7 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the Kohler KDW 1003?

The Kohler KDW 1003 cooling system holds 4.5 liters (1.2 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Kohler KDW 1003 weigh?

The Kohler KDW 1003 has a dry weight of 421 kg (928 lb).

What battery does the Kohler KDW 1003 use?

The Kohler KDW 1003 uses 44 batteryies, 12 V each, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What oil filter fits the Kohler KDW 1003?

The Kohler KDW 1003 uses oil filter part number 12-035.

What fuel filter fits the Kohler KDW 1003?

The Kohler KDW 1003 uses fuel filter part number 12-037.

What air filter does the Kohler KDW 1003 use?

The Kohler KDW 1003 uses air filter part number 12-036.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
The engine does not startSulphated battery terminals corroded, Battery voltage too low, Low fuel level, Frozen fuel, Clogged fuel filter, Air suction in fuel system, Clogged air filter, Clogged pipes, Open fuse, Intake or exhaust system cloggedClean the battery terminals, Recharge the battery or replace it, Refuel, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Replace with a new filter, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Replace with a new filter, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel, Replace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Replace with a new fuse; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops
Engine starts but stopsInefficient electrical connections, Sulphated battery terminals, Clogged fuel filter, Clogged fuel pipesClean the electrical contacts; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops, Clean the battery terminals, Replace with a new filter and clean the tank, Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
RPM instability at idle speedClogged fuel pipesContact KOHLER authorised workshops
Low idle speedClogged fuel pipesContact KOHLER authorised workshops
Poor quality fuelClean the tank and refuel with quality fuel
Blue smokeHigh oil sump levelReplace the engine oil; if the problem persists, contact KOHLER authorised workshops

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Kohler KDW 1003 troubleshooting guide (108 entries) →

Parts

16
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
12-035Oil filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay eBay KuduParts $42.00 FridayParts $153.98
12-036Air filter1Air filter Amazon eBay
12-037Fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon Amazon eBay eBay KuduParts $132.00
12-038Coolant filter1Coolant filter Amazon eBay FridayParts $13.49
12-039Belt1Belt Amazon eBay
12-040Spark plug1Spark plug Amazon Amazon eBay eBay
12-041Glow plug1Glow plug Amazon eBay
12-042Pump1Pump Amazon eBay
12-043Seal1Seal Amazon eBay
12-044Gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay FridayParts $38.50
12-045Thermostat1Thermostat Amazon Amazon eBay eBay FridayParts $153.98
12-046Impeller1Impeller Amazon eBay
12-047Injectors1Injector Amazon eBay
12-048Sensor1Sensor Amazon eBay
12-049Hose1Hose Amazon eBay eBay
ED0053029340Rocker arm cover gasket1Gasket 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime63.016.64
Standby43.011.36

Available documents

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