4.2
Section 4
Air Cleaner and Air Intake System
Figure 4-4. Air Cleaner Hex Flange Nuts.
4. Do not wash the outer element (B) and inner
element (C), or use compressed air as 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 4-3.
Replace any damaged components.
2. Remove the two hex fl ange screws securing the
air cleaner assembly to air cleaner bracket. See
Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-3. Ejector Area.
6. Install the new inner element (C), followed by the
outer element (B). Slide each fully into place in
the air cleaner housing (D). See Figure 4-2.
7. Reinstall the end caps (A) and secure with the
retaining clips (H). See Figure 4-2.
Removal
1. Remove the three hex fl ange nuts securing the
assembly to the thro le body. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-5. Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner Bracket.
3. Li the entire air cleaner assembly off the engine.
Disassemble or service as required.
4. Reinstall the components in reverse order of
removal. Torque the air cleaner hex fl ange nuts to
8.3 N·m (73 in. lb.). Torque the air cleaner bracket
screws to 58 N·m (51 in. lb.).
5. Reset the governor (refer to Section 5).
Low-Profi le Air Cleaner (Optional)
General
An optional air cleaner is the low-profi le air cleaner
with an oiled-foam precleaner which surrounds a
paper element.
The low-profi le air cleaner is shown in Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6. Low-Profi le Air Cleaner.