Kohler 48RCLB / 60RCLA — Oil Change Procedure
Maintenance · Engine lubrication system
For the Kohler 48RCLB / 60RCLA, from the Kohler operator's manual.
Applies to: Kohler 48RCLB, Kohler 60RCLA
Before you start
- Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set.
- Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery; reconnect it last.
Parts for this job
- KOH-48RCLB-OILF Oil filter — Kohler 48RCLB Amazon eBay
- KOH-48RCLB-OILF Oil filter — Kohler 60RCLA Amazon eBay
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Kohler 48RCLB, Kohler 60RCLA. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Press the OFF button on the RDC2 generator set controller.
- Disconnect the power for the battery charger.
- Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (--) lead first.
- Remove the housing side panel.
- Remove the plug from the oil drain fitting and install a drain hose.
- Open the oil drain valve on the engine and drain completely.
- Close the oil drain valve and replace the oil drain plug.
- Remove the oil filter by rotating it counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench.
- Clean the contact surface of the oil filter adapter.
- Apply a light coat of clean oil to the rubber seal of the new oil filter and install it.
- Fill with 4.7 L (5.0 qt.) of SAE 10W-40 oil.
- Reconnect the battery, negative (--) lead last, and reconnect the battery charger power.
- Start the generator set and check for leaks around the oil filter; stop and tighten the oil filter if needed.
- Reinstall the housing side panel, check the oil level, and reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 48RCLB →, Kohler 60RCLA →
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.