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Kohler — Network Bridge Connection, 8.5RES/12RES/17/18RES

Installation · Network bridge to controller harness

From a Kohler service manual covering: 12RES, 15RES, 15REYG, 15RYG, 17RES, 18RES, 30 RYG, 30RES, 30REYG, 8.5RES. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 12RES, Kohler 15RES, Kohler 15REYG, Kohler 15RYG, Kohler 17RES, Kohler 18RES, Kohler 30 RYG, Kohler 30RES, Kohler 30REYG, Kohler 8.5RES

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the engine harness from the controller at the large P1 connector.
  2. Connect the mating connectors of Y-harness GM62626 to the controller and the engine harness.
  3. For the 17/18RES, thread the smaller P21 connector of the Y-harness through the junction box opening.
  4. Connect the 12-pin connector of network bridge harness GM62627 to the third plug of Y-harness GM62626.
  5. Connect harness GM62627 to P36 on the bridge.
  6. Connect leads 3 and 4 to the remote start/stop switch or ATS engine start contacts, if applicable.
  7. Proceed to the instructions for All Models.

Specs & values

  • Do not exceed 36 m (120 ft.) of cable length

Full service-parts list: Kohler 12RES →, Kohler 15RES →, Kohler 15REYG →, Kohler 15RYG →, Kohler 17RES →, Kohler 18RES →, Kohler 30 RYG →, Kohler 30RES →, Kohler 30REYG →, Kohler 8.5RES →

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.

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