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Residential Generators / 17RES
Features
More Powerful Performance
Kohler's exclusive PowerBoost(TM) technology
provides greater motor starting capability for
large loads such as central air conditioners
while still running other home appliances and
electronics.

Safer Power for Sensitive Electronics
Many power sources can damage and degrade
sensitive home electronics due to unstable
power quality or high levels of total harmonic
distortion (THD). KOHLER residential
generators protect all of your valuable
appliances and sophisticated electronics with
cleaner, safe and stable power that meets strict
utility requirements and IEEE standards for
THD.

Quieter Operation
Sound enclosure maintains neighborhood
solitude whether you are in selftest or full
operation mode. 65 dB(A) at 7 m, similar to a
typical vacuum cleaner.

Faster Response
While many competitive products can leave you
in the dark for 25 seconds or more during an
outage, KOHLER generators restore power in
as little as 10 seconds.

Superior fiveyear limited warranty included
Easier Service and Installation
Unlike most competitive products our engines
include hydraulic valve lifters for reliable
performance without routine valve adjustment or

lengthy breakin requirements.
Kohler's new easyconnection terminal block
provides faster, flexible installations.

Polymer base eliminates the need for a
concrete mounting pad, reducing installation
time and cost and the new 17RES is designed
with a hinged roof for easy service access.

More sophisticated diagnostic selftest
While some competitive products perform a
short, reducedspeed exercise each week,
KOHLER residential generators perform a
20minute fullspeed exercise cycle and
selfdiagnostic test each week to ensure your
generator is ready to run when you need it.

Sophisticated fault codes on Kohler's exclusive
Advanced Digital Control let you know where
service may be needed.

Emissions certifications
Meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
nonstationary unit requirements and California
Air Resources Board (CARB)certified for both
LP vapor and natural gas (fieldconvertible).

Alternator features:
NEMA MG1 ,IEEE, and ANSI standards
compliance for temperature rise and motor
starting.

The generator set complies with ISO 85285
requirements for transient performance.

Sustained shortcircuit current of up to 300% of
the rated current for up to 10 seconds.

Sustained shortcircuit current enabling down
stream circuit breakers to trip without collapsing
the alternator field.

Selfventilated and dripproof construction.
Vacuumimpregnated windings with
fungusresistant epoxy varnish for
dependability and long life.

Superior voltage waveform from a twothirds
pitch stator and skewed rotor.

Digital voltage regulator with 1.5% noload to
fullload regulation

Engine features:
Natural gas or LP fueled.
Electronic engine controls for optimized fuel and
spark performance.

Four stroke, two cylinder engine.
An electronic, isochronous governor for precise
frequency regulation.

High silicone content pistons for improved
durability.

Specifications
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VALUE: 50 Hz
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2Pole, Rotating Field
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Kohler
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Command PRO OHV CH980, 999 cc
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VTwin
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Options
Generator Controls
Advanced Digital Control
Accessories
Enclosed Unit:
Battery, sold separately
Braided stainless steel flexible fuel line
Carburetor heater, 120 VAC (recommended for
reliable starting at temperatures below 0C
[32F])

High wind door (150mph rated)