Kohler — ADC-RES Controller Application Code Upgrade
Maintenance
From a Kohler service manual covering: 12RES, 15RES, 15REYG, 15RYG, 17RES, 18RES, 30 RYG, 30RES, 30REYG, 8.5RES. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 12RES, Kohler 15RES, Kohler 15REYG, Kohler 15RYG, Kohler 17RES, Kohler 18RES, Kohler 30 RYG, Kohler 30RES, Kohler 30REYG, Kohler 8.5RES
Procedure
- Move the generator set master switch to OFF/RESET.
- Hold the Select button and move the master switch to RUN. Wait about 5 seconds for the code version.
- Release the Select button and move the master switch back to OFF/RESET.
- Use Program Loader to upgrade the ADC-RES application code to version 1.16 or higher, if necessary.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- ADC-RES application code version 1.16 or higher required
Full service-parts list: Kohler 12RES →, Kohler 15RES →, Kohler 15REYG →, Kohler 15RYG →, Kohler 17RES →, Kohler 18RES →, Kohler 30 RYG →, Kohler 30RES →, Kohler 30REYG →, Kohler 8.5RES →
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.