Kohler 38RCL, Operation, Page: 53 / 72

TP-6810 7/16 53 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
c. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
d. Remove the housing side panel.
e. Remove the plug from the oil drain fitting and
install a drain hose.
f. Open the oil drain valve on the engine.
g. Allow time for the engine oil to drain completely.
h. Close the oil drain valve.
i. Replace the oil drain plug.
2. Replace the oil filter.
a. Remove the oil filter by rotating it
counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench.
b. Clean the contact surface of the oil filter
adapter.
c. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the rubber seal
of the new oil filter.
d. Install the new oil filter following the instructions
provided with the filter.
3. Fill with oil. See Figure 4-1 for oil selection and
Figure 4-3 for oil capacity.
Model Oil Capacity, L (qt.)
38RCL, 48RCL, 48RCLA, and
60RCL
4.7 (5.0)
Figure 4-3 Oil Capacity
4. Check for leaks.
a. Press the OFF button on the RDC2 generator
set controller.
b. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
c. Reconnect the power for the battery charger.
d. Start the generator set and check for leaks
around the oil filter.
e. Stop the generator set and tighten the oil filter to
stop any leaks.
f. Reinstall the housing side panel.
5. Stop the generator set. Check the oil level. Add
oil, as necessary, to bring the level up to the Full
mark.
Note: Too high an oil level causes high oil
consumption and engine carbonizing. Too
low a level damages the engine.
6. Reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2.
a. In the Overview menu, step down to the Next
Maintenance screen.
b. Press the Select button.
c. Press the Up arrow button so that Reset Maint
Timer? Yes is displayed.
d. Press the Select button. The next maintenance
interval and date will be displayed.