Kohler 48RCLB / 60RCLA — Filling Cooling System
Maintenance
For the Kohler 48RCLB / 60RCLA, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler 48RCLB, Kohler 60RCLA, Kohler KG6208 engine
Before you start
- Do not add coolant to a hot engine. Adding coolant to a hot engine can cause the cylinder block or cylinder head to crack.
Procedure
- Close the radiator's coolant drain valve and tighten the hose clamps.
- Fill the radiator with 50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened water.
- Operate the engine with the radiator cap removed until the thermostat opens and the upper hose is hot.
- Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
- Add coolant to just below the overflow tube on the filler neck.
- Replace the radiator's pressure cap.
- Maintain the coolant level in the overflow bottle between High and Low.
- Re-energize the block heater, if equipped.
Specs & values
- Coolant capacity: 21.3 L (5.6 gal.); with block heater: 21.9 L (5.8 gal.)
Full service-parts list: Kohler 48RCLB →, Kohler 60RCLA →
Source: Kohler service 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.