Kohler K582 Service Manual

OIL FILTER
K482 and K532 engines use full flow type oil filters while by - pass type filters are available as an
option on K662 models.
Failure to change oil and oil filter elements at the recommended intervals can
lead to serious damage to the engine. This is especially true when using detergent oils which have the
ability to hold a specific amount of unfilterable impurities in suspension;
however,
when a saturation
point is reached,
the oil
may suddenly break down to form a eelatin - like substance which seriouslv
impairs and can even stop flowof lubeoil.
An oil filter does a
very effective job; however, it must be
replaced each 100 hours of operation (every other oil change) under normal conditions or more often if
the engine is subject to extremely dirty conditions.
Two
basic types of oil filters are in use on the 2 cylinder engines. The replaceable cartridge
(full flow) type
is fitted to an adapter which is mounted directly on the crankcase. The other type
(bypass) is usually mounted at a point remote from the crankcase and uses external oil inlet and outlet
lines.
When replacing the cartridge type unit or the element in the remote type filter
-- use only genuine
Kohler replacement parts from the Kohler blue and white parts cartons.
The gaskets, where necessary,
are included in each parts carton.
Be sure to follow instructions pertaining to the type of filter used.
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FIGURE 2 - 1 -- K482 CARTRIDGE TYPE OIL FILTER - - LOCATION
Cartridge Type Oil Filter:
On some
K482 models, it will he necessary to remove the air baffle on #2
cylinder to gain access to the cartridge -- on latest K482 and all K532 models, the cartridge protrudes
thru the baffle making removal of the air baffle unnecessary. Earlier models can be converted for
direct access with Kit
#277577--after this kit is installed, the cartridge element can be replaced with -
out removing the air baffle. On K662 models, the cartridge, when used, is located in a readily accessi -
ble point at the rear of the #I cylinder -- baffles do not have to be removed on the K662.
A special strap wrench can be obtained to facilitate easy removal and installation the cartridge
type filters.
See " Special Tool " section for further details. Use following procedure for replacing
cartridge.
1.
Place pan or rags below cartridge to catch oil that may drip from the cartridge as it is
loosened and removed.
2.
Place strap wrench around cartridge
-- turn in counterclockwise direction to remove.
Dis
-
card old cartridge and gasket.
3. Thoroughly clean filter adapter and wipe up any oil that may have spilled on crankcase.
4. Grease gasket then turn new cartridge (with new gasket in place) into adapter
-- hand tighten
only.
5.
Reinstall
air baffle on K482 models where removal was necessary.
After the proper amount of lubricating oil is added to engine (additional pint required when filter
replaced) and after the engine is restarted and again placed in operation, check area around cartridge
for evidence of oil leakage
- - correct if necessary by turning cartridge tighter into adapter (clockwise
direction).

Kohler K582 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	K582
Category	Engine
Language	English