Kohler 14RES / 20RES — Cleaning the Battery
Maintenance
For the Kohler 14RES / 20RES, from the Kohler operator's manual.
Applies to: Kohler 14RES, Kohler 20RES, Kohler CH 740 engine, Kohler CH1000 engine
Before you start
- Battery acid can cause severe injury
- Wear splashproof safety goggles, rubber gloves, and boots
Procedure
- Disconnect battery cables, negative lead first.
- Scrub terminals with wire brush to remove corrosion.
- Clean battery and cables with baking soda and water solution.
- Flush with clean water and wipe with dry lint-free cloth.
- Reconnect battery cables and coat terminals with nonconductive grease.
Tools required
- wire brush Amazon
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Specs & values
- Use baking soda and water solution
- Coat terminals with petroleum jelly, silicone grease, or other nonconductive grease
Full service-parts list: Kohler 14RES →, Kohler 20RES →
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.