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Figure 21. Removing Elements.
3. After the paper element is removed, check the
condition of the inner element. It should be
replaced whenever it appears dirty, typically
every other time the paper element is replaced or
every 600 hours. Clean the area around the base
of the inner element before removing it, so dirt
does not get into the engine.
4. Do not wash the paper element and inner
element or use compressed air, this will damage
the elements. Replace dirty, bent or damaged
elements with new genuine Kohler elements as
required. Handle the new elements carefully; do
not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or
damaged.
5. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or damage, and
make sure ejector area is clean. See Figure 22.
Replace any damaged components.
Figure 22. Ejector Area.
6. Install the new inner element, Kohler Part No.
25 083 04-S followed by the paper element, Part
No. 25 083 01-S. Slide each fully into place in the
air cleaner housing.
7. Reinstall the end caps and secure with the
retaining clips. See Figure 19.
Paper Element
Inner
Element
Ejector
Area
Flat Air Cleaner
The flat air cleaner has a replaceable, high density
paper air cleaner element. Some engines are also
equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner which
surrounds the paper element. See Figure 23.
Figure 23. Flat Air Cleaner.
Service Precleaner
If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25
hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty
or dirty conditions).
1. Loosen the cover retaining knobs and remove the
cover.
2. Remove the precleaner from the paper element.
3. Wash the precleaner in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until
all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out
excess water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner
to air dry.
4. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure cover with
the cover retaining knobs.
7. When precleaner replacement is necessary, order
genuine Kohler parts.
Element
Precleaner
Cover Knobs
Air Cleaner
Cover
Element Latch