Kohler Power Systems, the market leader in gasoline-powered marine generators, introduces a new line of marine generators that nearly eliminate carbon monoxide (CO) emissions altogether.

The new low carbon monoxide KOHLER gasoline generators significantly reduce CO emissions by 99 percent, which both EPA emissions and Kohler reliability tests confirm. The new KOHLER gasoline generators exceed both CARB and EPA standards for CO and HC+ (hydrocarbons) and NOx (nitrogen oxides) emission levels, and have received certification from both organizations.

The Kohler 5ECD and 7.3ECD models are available for immediate delivery, while the 10-15kW models will be available in first quarter 2006. Several pleasure-craft brands will feature the new KOHLER low carbon monoxide generators on 2006 models.

Maintaining a safe temperature using the generator catalyst technology is another innovation Kohler has been able to offer.  Kohler Power Systems has also introduced an engine control module to its new line of gasoline generators, which is unique to the market, said Koehl. The module and the patented Kohler Advanced Digital Control work in harmony to optimize all generator and engine functions so that the engine adapts to the requirements of use during its lifetime.

 Generator features
 -- Four-cycle, two-cylinder gasoline engine (3600 RPM at 60Hz) with an
    electronic governor. The engine meets U.S. Coast Guard safety standards
    for electrical systems and gasoline-fuel systems (33CFR183).
 -- The sequential port, throttle body fuel-injected system offers a fuel
    savings of up to 25% over current KOHLER gasoline generator models.
 -- Kohler offers the first and only integrated fuel pump cooler, which
    requires no fuel return line to the fuel tank. A high-pressure pump
    uses sea water as a cooling medium for the internal fuel return. This
    internal fuel "loop" eliminates vapor-loc and the need for an
    additional return fuel line. This allows for a lower overall
    installation cost and allows for easier retrofit to older boats.
 -- The 5 and 7.3ECD generators are compact and lightweight. Both the 5kW
    and 7.3kW KOHLER generators are 17.45"W x 28.45"L x 17.25"H and weigh
    only 200 lbs.
 -- Sound-shielded generator-set installations are simplified with the use
    of the bulkhead connection panel.
 -- Kohler gasoline generators remain one of the quietest in the market.
    Optional aluminum sound shields reduce the generator sound to 68 d(B)A
    at 1 meter.

 Advanced Digital Control

Never before has Kohler Power Systems offered a more advanced microprocessor controller on its range of marine generators. The KOHLER Advanced Digital Control (ADC) has been a standard feature on its recently released diesel generators (8-32kW) and is now available on its newest gasoline generators. Monitoring 13 fault conditions, the ADC was designed to deliver more precise voltage and frequency regulation for today's sophisticated boating electronics. The ADC offers enhanced diagnostic and critical generator operational parameters on an easy-to-read seven-segment alphanumeric display. The ADC displays runtime hours, cyclic crank status, and system fault codes. The 5 and 7.3ECD features SmartCraft(TM) output capabilities.