Kohler — Filling the Gaseous Fuel Tank
Maintenance · Gaseous fuel tank assembly
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 125REZGT, 30--125REZGT, 30REZG, 30REZGT, 50REZG, 70REZGT. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 125REZGT, Kohler 30REZG, Kohler 30REZGT, Kohler 50REZG, Kohler 70REZGT
Before you start
- Filling and maintenance should only be done by a trained and certified gaseous fuel service technician.
- Never fill above the maximum safe fill level of 80%.
Procedure
- Press the generator set master control OFF/RESET button.
- Disconnect the engine starting battery, negative lead first; disconnect battery charger power.
- Remove the yellow seal cap and connect the LP fuel supply line to the fuel tank ACME connector.
- Loosen (but do not remove) the fuel fill bleed valve.
- Dispense gaseous fuel and fill to 80% full; when fuel flows from the bleed valve, stop supply flow and close the valve.
- Disconnect the fuel supply line from the ACME connector and reinstall the yellow seal cap.
- Repeat steps for each remaining fuel tank.
- Check all fittings and connections for leaks using an approved leak detector solution.
- Wipe the fuel fill and bleed off valve areas; close the fuel tank access doors.
- Reconnect the engine starting battery, negative lead last; reconnect battery charger power.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Fill to 80% of volume with liquid
- Fuel tank fill fitting 1 3/4 in. ACME
- Fuel transfer hose size 13 mm (1/2 in.) max.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REZGT →, Kohler 30REZG →, Kohler 30REZGT →, Kohler 50REZG →, Kohler 70REZGT →
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.