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Service Precleaner
Wash and reoil the precleaner every 25 hours of
operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty
conditions).
1. Unhook the four retaining straps and remove the
upper blower housing and screen assembly. See
Figures 8 and 9.
2. Remove the foam precleaner from the paper
element. See Figure 17.
Figure 17. Removing Precleaner from 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. Clean the air cleaner base area, upper blower
housing, and screen assembly of any debris
accumulation. If required, the screen assembly may
also be separated from the upper blower housing
by unsnapping it from the underside. See Figures
18, 19, and 20. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged components.
Figure 19. Unsnapping Screen Assembly.
Figure 20. Removing Screen Assembly.
6. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element,
outside the element retaining strap.
7. Reinstall the upper blower housing and screen
assembly. Secure with the four retaining straps.
8. When precleaner replacement is necessary, order
Kohler Part No. 66 083 03-S.
Service Paper Element
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under
extremely dusty or dirty conditions), replace the paper
element.
1. Unhook the four retaining straps and remove the
upper blower housing and screen assembly. See
Figures 8 and 9.
2. Remove the foam precleaner from the paper
element. See Figure 17. Service or replace the
precleaner.
Figure 18. Clean Away Debris.
