Kohler — Install Carburetor Heater, 17/18/20 kW Models
Installation
From a Kohler service manual covering: 10RESV, 12RESV, 17RES, 18RES, 20RCA, 20RES, 8RESV. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 10RESV, Kohler 12RESV, Kohler 17RES, Kohler 18RES, Kohler 20RCA, Kohler 20RES, Kohler 8RESV
Before you start
- Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death; disconnect battery cables before working on the generator set, negative lead first.
- Hazardous voltage will cause severe injury or death; disconnect all power sources before opening the enclosure.
- Hot surfaces: disconnect power to the heater and allow it to cool before servicing.
Procedure
- Open enclosure roof; locate controller and air cleaner.
- Turn off the generator set (master switch or controller OFF button, per model).
- Disconnect AC power to the generator set at the distribution panel breaker.
- Disconnect the starting battery, negative lead first.
- Check nameplate model/spec number and locate heater position per Figure 4.
- Remove the air cleaner cover if needed for access.
- Disconnect the heating element from the power cord at the plug connector.
- Insert the heating element into the threaded opening on the engine and tighten.
- Reconnect the power cord to the heater.
- Route and connect the power cord per the applicable model wiring option (steps 10-12).
- Replace the air cleaner cover if it was removed.
- Affix decal GM22387 onto the air cleaner cover.
- Reconnect the starting battery, negative lead last.
- Reconnect AC power by closing the distribution panel breaker.
- For standby operation, move switch to AUTO and reinstall enclosure panels.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 17RES →, Kohler 18RES →, Kohler 20RCA →, Kohler 20RES →
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.