Name: Kohler SH265 Generator Set
Brand: Kohler

Specifications

Ratings spec sheet not in our library yet — see the documents below.

Maintenance & consumables

Item	Spec	Capacity	Part #	Interval
Air filter	Check daily; replace yearly or every 100 hours of operation.		—	100 hr	find
Fuel filter	Replace yearly or every 50 hours of operation.		—	200 hr	find
Oil filter	Not explicitly stated in the document.		—	100 hr	find
Belt	Not explicitly stated in the document.		—		find
Coolant	Not explicitly stated in the document.		—
Oil	Change oil after the first 5 hours of operation; thereafter, change oil every 100 hours.	0.63 qt	—	100 hr

Troubleshooting

Fault codes

Code	Meaning
ESE	Engine Stop Event

Symptoms & remedies

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
No Fuel	Improper Fuel, Dirt In Fuel Line, Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded
Engine is hard to start, runs roughly, or stalls at low idle speed		It may be necessary to adjust or service the carburetor
Hard Starting	Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded
Stops Suddenly	Faulty Spark Plug, Dirty Air Cleaner
Lacks Power	Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded
Operates Erratically	Faulty Spark Plug, Dirty Air Cleaner
Knocks or Pings	Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded
Skips or Misfires	Faulty Spark Plug, Dirty Air Cleaner
Backfires	Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded
Overheats	Dirty Debris Screen, Incorrect Oil Level, Engine Overloaded
High Fuel Consumption	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
12 132 02-S	Spark Plug	1	Spark plug	PartsGeek
14 132 03-S	Spark Plug	1	Spark plug	PartsGeek
17 032 20-S	SEAL - USE 17 032 29-S	2	Seal	PartsGeek
17 099 09-S	SWITCH, OIL SENSOR ASSEMBLY	1	Sensor	PartsGeek
18 083 17-S	ELEMENT, AIR FILTER-USE 18 083 20-S After S/N 4932400001	1	Air filter	PartsGeek
18 590 11	Wing Nut		Wing nut	PartsGeek
18 883 01-S	Air Filter/Precleaner		Air filter	PartsGeek
18-590-26	Support of air filter	1	Air filter	PartsGeek
25 597 07-S	SEALANT(LOCTITE INSTANT GASKET 4 OZ)	1	Gasket	PartsGeek
106.00	SAE A FLANGE: 4×5/16−24−UNF−2B	4.173	Service part / kit	Amazon eBay $99.99 PartsGeek
111.37	METRIC FLANGE: M8 1.25−6H	4.385	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
14 380 05-S	PIN, DOWEL (8MM)-(#DSC)	2	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
14 757 03-S	Carburetor Repair Kit		Service part / kit	PartsGeek
14 757 04-S	KIT, CARBURETOR REPAIR (HUAYI)	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
162.00	METRIC FLANGE: M8 1.25−6H	6.378	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
17 038 08-S	DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY	2	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
17 050 20-S	FILTER, FUEL TANK	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 009 24-S	PLATE, CLOSURE & BEARING	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 027 19-S	HOUSING, BLOWER ASSEMBLY	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 083 04-S	FILTER, AIR Before S/N 4932400011	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek kuduparts $34.00
18 083 05-S	Precleaner	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 083 18-S	ELEMENT, PRE-CLEANER-#1808321S After S/N 4932400001	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 096 03-S	COVER, HOUSING LOWER BLOWER ASSEM	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 526 01-S	CONTROL, OIL ALERT UNIT	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 590 21	OM, SH255-SH270 AMERICAS/ROW	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 590 26	OM, SH255-SH270 GLOBAL	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 590 31	WARRANTY,2022-2024 3/1YR SORE SH265-3142 FNA	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 755 07-S	KIT, HIGH ALT (4000-8000 FT)	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 755 08-S	KIT, HIGH ALTITUDE ABOVE 8000'	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
18 789 01-S	Maintenance Kit	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 086 171-S	SCREW, CLOSURE PLATE	6	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 086 348-S	SCREW, M5	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 086 411-S	SCREW, HEX FLANGE (M6)	2	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 03-S	QUART OF OIL - SAE30	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 06-S	QUART OF OIL - 10W30-USE 25 357 65-S	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 12-S	LUBRICANT, GREASE (SPLINE)	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 14-S	LUBRICANT, CAMSHAFT	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 41-S	20W50 OIL (QUART)-USE 25 357 68-S	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 72-S	OIL, QUART, 10W50 KOHLER PRO	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 357 75-S	OIL, 5 QT, 10W50 KOHLER PRO	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 597 05-S	SEALANT(LOCTITE 620)-(#2559711S)	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
25 597 06-S	SEALANT(LOCTITE 222 RETAIN CMPND 0.5ML)	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
271.60	METRIC FLANGE: 4×M8×1.25−6H	10.693	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
30.00	METRIC FLANGE: M8 1.25−6H	1.181	Service part / kit	PartsGeek dieselpartscenter $17.73
318.60	SAE A FLANGE: 4×5/16−24−UNF−2B	12.543	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
32.55	GAS CAP REMOVAL	1.281	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
342.96	SAE A FLANGE: 4×5/16−24−UNF−2B	13.502	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
35.6	METRIC FLANGE: M8 1.25−6H	1.402	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
366.00	SAE A FLANGE: 5/16−24−UNF−2B	14.409	Service part / kit	PartsGeek woodline $100.82
40.00	SAE A FLANGE: 4×5/16−24−UNF−2B	1.575	Service part / kit	PartsGeek ironwing $92.45
5.00	METRIC FLANGE: M8 1.25−6H	0.197	Service part / kit	PartsGeek dieselpartscenter $37.14
52 357 01-S	LUBRICANT, BENDIX STARTR DISCONTINUED	1	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
66.00	SAE A FLANGE: 4×5/16−24−UNF−2B	2.598	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
80.5	SAE A FLANGE: 4×5/16−24−UNF−2B	3.169	Service part / kit	PartsGeek
88.00	METRIC FLANGE: M8 1.25−6H	3.465	Service part / kit	PartsGeek sinocmp $9999999.00

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)Engine spec — kohler-engine-service-manual (Kohler)Reference — SH265 (Kohler)Owner's manual — 18 590 07 sh265 rev (Kohler)Owner's manual — 18 590 11 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — 18 590 21 EN (Kohler)Owner's manual — SH265-Owners (Kohler)Owner's manual — f5453e (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)Service manual — SH265-SH270-Kohler-Engine-Manual (Kohler)Service manual — SH265 kohler engine parts breakdown (Kohler)