Kohler — Battery Electrolyte Level Inspection
Maintenance
From a Kohler service manual covering: KG100, KG125, KG125R, KG150, KG180, KG200, KG80. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler KG100, Kohler KG125, Kohler KG125R, Kohler KG150, Kohler KG180, Kohler KG200, Kohler KG80
Before you start
- Battery acid can cause blindness and burn skin; wear splashproof goggles, rubber gloves, boots.
Procedure
- Check the electrolyte level at the specified interval on batteries with filler caps.
- Remove the filler caps and verify electrolyte reaches the bottom of each filler hole.
- Refill as necessary with distilled water only (do not add fresh electrolyte).
- Tighten the filler caps.
- If water was added during freezing temperatures, run the generator set 20-30 minutes to mix electrolyte and water.
Full service-parts list: Kohler KG150 →, Kohler KG80 →
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.