Oil Filter - Kohler 15/20CCO Administrator's Manual For Operation And Installation

Oil Filter

Replace the oil filter for the first time after 50 hours or
1 month of operation and then every 100 hours or
3 months. Change more frequently if operating in dirty,
dusty conditions. See Figure 3-5 and refer to the
following procedure.
1. Oil filter
Figure 3-5. Oil Filter Location
TP-5605 4/97
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1. Loosen oil filter by turning with a filter wrench in a
counterclockwise direction. Use rags to clean up
spilled oil. Remove and discard.
2. Clean contact surface on oil filter adapter.
3. Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of the new oil
filter with the fresh engine oil. Thread oil filter to
adapter until gasket makes contact, hand tighten
an additional one-half turn.
4. Start the generator set and check for oil leaks.
5. Stop the generator set. Remove dipstick and wipe
clean. Reinsert as far as possible, then remove to
check oil level. Add oil, as necessary, to bring level
up to MAX level.
Scheduled Maintenance 3-5