Name: Kohler SH255 Generator Set
Brand: Kohler

Specifications

Oil capacity	0.6 L

Filters & service parts

model family

Item	Spec	Capacity	Part #	Interval
Air filter			—	5000 hr	find
Fuel filter			—	200 hr	find
Oil filter			—	100 hr	find
Belt			—	5000 hr	find
Coolant			—	125 hr
Oil	SAE 30, 5W-30, 10W-30	300.0 qt	—	300 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Troubleshooting

Fault codes

Code	Meaning
ESE	Engine Stop Event

Symptoms & remedies

Symptom	Cause
No Fuel	Improper Fuel, Dirt In Fuel Line, Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded

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

Parts

Part #	Description	Qty	System
18 590 11	Oil Sentry™ (if equipped)		Oil sentry	PartsGeek
18-590-26	Support of air filter	1	Air filter	PartsGeek
18 789 01-S	Maintenance Kit		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 — E-2212-D SH Series (Kohler)Owner's manual — 18 590 11 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — 18 590 21 EN (Kohler)Service manual — 18 690 01 EN (Kohler)Service manual — E-2112-C MaintenanceKits 8569 (Kohler)Service manual — KOHLER SH270 MANUALE USO MILTI 18 590 26 GLOBAL (Kohler)