Servicing a Kohler Engine
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—For Kohler
engines—clean or the air-cleaner
foam element (more often in dusty,
dirty conditions).
Every 100 hours or yearly, whichever comes
first—For Kohler engines—replace the paper
air-cleaner element (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions).
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty
or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean around the air-cleaner cover to prevent
dirt from getting into the engine and causing
damage.
4.
Rotate the latches outward and remove the
cover to access the air-cleaner elements.
Figure 41
1. Latch
2. Engine
5.
Separate the foam and paper elements
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3. Air-cleaner elements
4. Air-cleaner base
(Figure
1. Paper element
Servicing the Foam Element
1.
Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean, rinse
it thoroughly.
2.
Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
Important:
Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
3.
Lightly oil the foam element using new engine oil
and squeeze out any excess oil.
Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner Element
1.
Clean the paper element by tapping it gently to
remove dust.
Note:
If it is very dirty, replace the paper
element with a new one.
2.
Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
3.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Important:
Do not clean the paper filter.
Installing the Air Cleaner
1.
Install the foam pre-cleaner element over the
paper element.
Note:
Ensure that you do not damage the
elements.
2.
Install the air-cleaner elements onto the
air-cleaner base.
3.
Install the cover and secure it with the latches
(Figure
32).
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Figure 42
2. Foam element
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