Kohler — Installation Procedure, Models 8-12RESV/RESVL
Installation · Carburetor heater
From a Kohler service manual covering: 10RESV, 12RESV, 17RES, 18RES, 20RES, 8RESV. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 10RESV, Kohler 12RESV, Kohler 17RES, Kohler 18RES, Kohler 20RES, Kohler 8RESV
Before you start
- Disconnect battery cables before working on generator set; remove negative lead first.
- Disconnect all power sources before opening enclosure.
- Install heater before connecting power; allow to cool before servicing.
Procedure
- Open enclosure roof.
- Press OFF button on generator set controller.
- Disconnect AC power by opening circuit breaker in distribution panel.
- Disconnect engine starting battery, negative lead first.
- See Figure 13 for heater location. Remove louvered side panel and/or air cleaner cover for access if necessary.
- Remove and discard M8 bolt from carburetor at heater location.
- Thread adapter GM91361 into M8 hole.
- Insert carburetor heater GM57968 into adapter and tighten.
- Connect extension cord GM91360 or 3-way extension cord GM95628 to heater cord.
- Route cord to AC receptacle as shown; secure with cable ties away from throttle linkage and exhaust.
- Plug cord into AC receptacle on generator bulkhead.
- Affix decal GM22387 onto air cleaner cover.
- Reconnect battery, negative lead last.
- Reconnect AC power by closing circuit breaker.
- For standby, press AUTO. Reinstall enclosure panels; close and lock roof.
Specs & values
- Adapter GM91361
- Extension cord GM91360
- 3-way FridayParts $20.62 extension cord GM95628 eBay
Full service-parts list: Kohler 17RES →, Kohler 18RES →, 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.