Oil Change - Kohler 6EOD Operation

3.5.3

Oil Change

Change the oil more frequently if the generator operates
under dirty, dusty conditions. See Figure 3-4 for oil
capacities.
Model
6EOD and 4.5EFOD
8EOZD and 6.5EFOZD
9EOZD and 7EFOZD
10EOZD and 9EFOZD
13/14/15.5EOZD and 11/11.5/13EFOZD
20/23/24EOZD and 17/17.5/20EFOZD
28/32EOZD and 23/27EFOZD
Figure 3-4 Oil Capacities
Oil Change Procedure
Whenever possible, drain the oil while it is still warm.
1. Drain the oil.
a. Place the generator set master switch in the
OFF position.
b. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
c. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
d. Remove the oil drain hose from its retaining
clip. Remove the cap from the oil drain hose
and lower the hose into an oil collection
container.
Electric Oil Drain/Oil Fill Pump Procedure:
Connect the pump to the end of the oil drain
hose. Place the outlet of the pump into an oil
collection container. Remove the oil fill cap(s).
e. Open the oil drain valve on the engine.
f. Allow time for the engine oil to drain completely.
Electric Oil Drain/Oil Fill Pump Procedure:
Activate the pump until all of the oil is removed.
Go to step 2.
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g. Close the oil drain valve.
h. Replace the cap on the oil drain hose. Replace
2. Replace the oil filter.
L (Qts.)
a. Remove
3.1 (3.2)
2.3 (2.4)
b. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the rubber seal
3.6 (3.8)
3.6 (3.8)
c. Install the new oil filter following the instructions
4.7 (5.0)
5.8 (6.1)
10.2 (10.8)
3. Fill with oil. Add new oil of the weight, grade, and
quantity specified in Section 3.5.
Electric Oil Drain/Oil Fill Pump Procedure:
Disconnect the pump. Close the oil drain valve.
Replace the cap on the oil drain hose.
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check that the generator set master switch is in
b. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
c. Reconnect the power to the battery charger, if
d. Start the generator set and check for leaks
e. Stop the generator set and tighten the oil filter to
the oil drain hose in its retaining clip.
the oil filter
counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench.
of the new oil filter.
provided with the filter.
Note: Dispose of all waste materials (engine
oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally
safe manner.
the OFF position.
battery, negative (--) lead last.
equipped.
around the oil filter.
stop any leaks.
Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
by rotating it
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