A.Every homeowner should familiarize themselves with the maintenance requirements of their Kohler home backup generator. During extended outages lasting more than a week, it may need maintenance. Always keep a supply of Kohler Maintenance Kits and extra oil on hand for use during extended outages.
During operation, check the oil level at least once a day. If it falls below the fill level, add enough oil to bring it up. Inspect the oil level more frequently if the generator requires oil after just one day of operation. Do not overfill.
Kohler manufacturers standby generators to operate for extended periods. All engines need and use oil. Frequent checks ensure that your standby generator operates without stopping until the utility company restores power. However, if an outage lasts longer than the maintenance schedule, it may require a brief shutdown for oil, filter, and spark plug changes.