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Kohler — Voltage Regulator Adjustment - CC

Adjustments

From a Kohler service manual covering: 10C, 10CC, 10CFC, 10CFZ, 12C, 12CFC, 12CFZ, 40CZ, CZ/12-Lead. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 10C, Kohler 12C, Ford VSG-411 (10 kW) / VSG-413 (12 kW) engine

Before you start

  • Heat sink contains high voltage.

Procedure

  1. With set off, turn remote rheostat to mid-point.
  2. Turn voltage, Volts/Hz, and stability pots fully counterclockwise.
  3. Start set; rotate voltage pot to desired output voltage.
  4. Rotate stability pot clockwise until minimum light flicker.
  5. Install jumper on governor -2.5Hz/Freq terminals.
  6. Rotate Volts/Hz pot clockwise until voltage begins to drop.
  7. Remove jumper from governor circuit board.
  8. Readjust voltage and stability pots if necessary.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Cut-in frequency 57.5 Hz for 60 Hz; 47.5 Hz for 50 Hz
  • Voltage adjustment range 100-130 FridayParts $30.67 V

Full service-parts list: Kohler 12C →

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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