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Kohler — Oil Pressure Sender Testing

Testing & diagnosis

From a Kohler service manual covering: 125REOZJG, 150 REOZJ4, 150REZG, 175REOZT4, 2000REOZM, 2000REOZMD, 2250REOZDD, 275REOZJD, 275REOZJE, 400REZX, 400RZX, 48REOZK4…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 125REOZJG, Kohler 150 REOZJ4, Kohler 150REZG, Kohler 175REOZT4, Kohler 2000REOZM, Kohler 2000REOZMD, Kohler 2250REOZDD, Kohler 275REOZJD, Kohler 275REOZJE, Kohler 400REZX, Kohler 400RZX, Kohler 48REOZK4

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the oil pressure sender lead 7C.
  2. Check the sender resistance with an ohmmeter.
  3. Compare resistance values when the generator set is shut down and when running at operating temperature to Section 1, Specifications.
  4. Use a mechanical oil pressure gauge to further verify correct readings.

Tools required

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Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REOZJG →, Kohler 150 REOZJ4 →, Kohler 175REOZT4 →, Kohler 2000REOZM →, Kohler 2000REOZMD →, Kohler 2250REOZDD →, Kohler 275REOZJD →, Kohler 275REOZJE →, Kohler 48REOZK4 →

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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