Kohler 5.5 kw generator leaking oil
I have a 16 year old Kohler 5CKM21 generator that is leaking oil and dripping on the muffler. It is leaking on a plate that covers the bottom of the genset then runs out 2 3/4 in clearance holes. I ch...
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dad4papa2 wrote:I looked at both my manual and the genset and could not find a rubber hose that contains oil. Are you referring to the fuel line in the back of the genset by chance?
I had this happen on my unit that is same as yours. Mine luclly was on a slideout so was a little easier but I still had to deform my body to get to it.
As I remember there is a rubber hose on the back side of the engine. I has hose clamps on it and mine appeared to be tight but when I finally got my hand into it It was lose and the oil was dripping from there. tightened it up and was good as new. Mine was also dripping on the muffler. Yours should be simular so try to get to that hose and I bet you will find the problem.
Hope this helps.
Dad
