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Kohler M12 Generator Set

The Kohler M12 is a generator set powered by a M12 engine. It holds about 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil. The set weighs about 58.5 kg (129 lb). An integrated tank holds 5.68 L (1.5 gal).

0.4765 L
Displacement
1.9 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

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Specifications

Oil capacity1.9 L
Dry weight58 kg
Fuel tank5.68 L

Engine

M12
Displacement0.4765 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the M12
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—700 hr find
Fuel filter— find
Oil filter—2500 hr find
Belt— find
Coolant—
Oil—25 hr

Common questions

What engine does the Kohler M12 use?

The Kohler M12 is powered by the M12 engine.

Troubleshooting

1

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCause
Will Not StartImproper Fuel, Dirty Air Cleaner, Incorrect Spark Plug

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

Parts

6
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
52 357 01Electric starter drive lubricant1Fluid PartsGeek
RH-10Spark Plug (Champion or equiv.)1Spark plug PartsGeek
25 757 01Carburetor Repair Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
25 757 02Carburetor Repair Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
25 757 03Float Repair Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek
25 757 05Throttle And Choke Shaft Replacement KitService 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 — Kohler-Magnum-Single-Cylinder-Engine-Specifications-and-Tolerances (Kohler)Owner's manual — 6008 (Kohler)Service manual — tp 2203 a (Kohler)