Kohler KT17 Service Manual

SECTION 3
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
3. Pull end of breather tube through 9/16" hole in
base. Make sure lips on end of tube seal securely
around hole in base.
4. Place air cleaner base seal on base. Install
precleaner over element and place on base.
5. Place element cover on element. Slip the element
cover seal over the stud extending through top
of element cover.
6. Install air cleaner cover with air inlet duct
positioned for the correct season. Refer to the
decal affixed to the cover (see Figure 3· 7).
Position Air Cleaner As Shown Below
For Proper Engine Operation
ENGINE TOP VIEW
WINTER
BELOW 45" F (10" C)
SUMMER
ABOVE 45"F (10"C)
Figure 3·7. Typical Anti· Icing Air Cleaner
Cover Positions
For "winter" position-make sure air inlet duct
fits completely over heater cover or heater plate.
See Figure 3-8. To prevent unfiltered air from
Air Cleaner Cover
Heater Cover
Or
Heater Plate ""
Correct ~
entering engine, make sure air cleaner cover is
sealed around entire perimeter of base.
7. Install wing nut and finger tighten 1/2 to 1 full
turn after nut contacts cover. Do not overtighten.
CAUTION: To prevent vapor-lock and to ensure
A proper engine operation, do not
.. operate engine during "summer"
seasons with air cleaner cover in
''winter'' position.
Precleaner
Some models are equipped with a precleaner.
Precleaners extend the useful life of the paper
element by trapping and retaining dust.
Precleaners should be washed and oiled every 25
operating hours, or more often under extremely
dirty,
dusty conditions, as follows:
1. Remove precleaner from air cleaner element
and wash precleaner in water with detergent.
2. Rinse thoroughly until all traces of detergent
are eliminated.
3. Squeeze away excess water and air dry. (Do not
wring precleaner.)
4. Soak in fresh, clean engine oil and squeeze out
excess oil.
5. Reinstall precleaner over air cleaner element.
Air Cleaner Cover
Figure 3-8. Installing Anti-Icing Air Inlet Duct
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Kohler KT17 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	KT17
Category	Engine
Language	English