Kohler 14RCA / 20RCA — Checking Specific Gravity
Maintenance · Battery
For the Kohler 14RCA / 20RCA, from the Kohler operator's manual.
Applies to: Kohler 14RCA, Kohler 20RCA, Kohler CH 740 engine, Kohler CH1000 engine
Before you start
- Battery acid
Procedure
- Use battery hydrometer to check specific gravity of each cell.
- Read number at electrolyte level or adjacent to pointer.
- Correct reading for temperature using correction table if needed.
- Battery fully charged if specific gravity is 1.260 at 80°F (26.7°C).
- Charge battery if specific gravity is below 1.215 at 80°F (26.7°C).
- Difference between cells should not exceed 0.01.
Tools required
- battery hydrometer Amazon
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Specs & values
- Fully charged: 1.260 at 80°F (26.7°C)
- Charge if below 1.215 at 80°F (26.7°C)
- Cell difference max 0.01
Full service-parts list: Kohler 14RCA →, Kohler 20RCA →
Source: Kohler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.