Kohler — Install Carburetor Heater, Models 8-12RESV/RESVL
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: install the heater before connecting it to power; disconnect power and allow it to cool before servicing.
Procedure
- Open the enclosure roof.
- Press the OFF button on the generator set controller.
- Disconnect AC power to the generator set at the distribution panel breaker.
- Disconnect the starting battery, negative lead first.
- Locate the carburetor heater per Figure 14; remove side panel or air cleaner cover if needed.
- Remove and discard the M8 bolt from the carburetor at the heater location.
- Thread adapter GM91361 into the M8 hole.
- Insert carburetor heater GM57968 into the adapter and tighten.
- Connect the extension cord (GM91360 or 3-way GM95628) to the heater cord.
- Route the cord to the AC receptacle, securing away from throttle linkage and exhaust.
- Plug the cord into the AC receptacle on the generator bulkhead.
- Affix decal GM22387 onto the air cleaner cover.
- Reconnect the starting battery, negative lead last.
- Reconnect AC power by closing the distribution panel breaker.
- Press AUTO for standby operation 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.