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Kohler — Radiator Fan Bearing Lubrication (KD2000-KD4000)

Maintenance · Radiator fan bearings

From a Kohler service manual covering: KD1250-4, KD1750, KD2000, KD2500, KD3250, KD4000, KD700-KD4000, TP-7143. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler KD1250-4, Kohler KD1750, Kohler KD2000, Kohler KD2500, Kohler KD3250, Kohler KD4000

Before you start

  • Hazardous voltage. Moving parts. Operate only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place.

Procedure

  1. Disable generator set and remove from service.
  2. Inject grease at remotely located grease fittings on left-hand side of radiator.
  3. Grease slowly to prevent over-greasing.
  4. Remove any excess grease.
  5. Reconnect engine starting battery(ies), negative lead last, and return to service.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Lubricate every 500 hours
  • Use lithium grease with EP additive, NLGI 2, suitable for -28°C to +121°C

Full service-parts list: Kohler KD1250-4 →, Kohler KD1750 →, Kohler KD2000 →, Kohler KD2500 →, Kohler KD3250 →, Kohler KD4000 →

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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