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Anonymous Posted on Nov 12, 2012

I have a Kohler 12 RES home standby generator. Once in a while when the power goes out the generator will start and then immediately shut down with no fault codes. When I flip the control in the unit

Unit runs fine during it's weekly tests. Checked and oil is full, I have an OEM filter installed. Unit runs on propane. The utility power is typically of for about 10 seconds before it restores. This problem has only happened twice in 2-1/2 years

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Check the inlet fuel pressure, on exervise there is no load, when power is out it is loaded and demands more fuel. Also check for bugs blocking gas regulators vents etc

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  • Posted on Nov 18, 2009

SOURCE: When I try to start my generator the code oc comes

Check battery volatge while you are cranking engine if voltage drops below 9 vdc you have a bad battery. If it doesn't you probable have a bad starting solenoid or a bad ground at the starting solenoid.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 20, 2010

SOURCE: I have a new Kohler 12kw res generator on propane - backfiring

did you put the propane orifis in and unplug the spark wire

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2011

SOURCE: My Kohler 11RMY (40 amp) standby generator will not start

If the engine does not turn over check for the obvious , dead battery or blown fuse or fuses on the control board.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2011

SOURCE: The monitoring system of our Kohler propane

The monitoring system of our Kohler propane generator has sent a "UU" message. What does this mean as it causes the generator to shut down 10 seconds after starting? Also how can this be corrected?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 06, 2011

SOURCE: Kohler 12res installed 06/06, replaced

SCFO is either what is displayed just before it cranks or when it is first powered up. Sounds like the controller may have forgotten what engine its running or is getting a bad run signal from the start switch. In either case a 1 year old controller should not be doing this. I would try having a local dealer doing a firmware update as there were quite a few for this controller and if this doesn't fix the problem I would start talking warranty with whoever replaced the controller.

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