Kohler COMMAND CH18, Service Manual

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11.28
Section 11
Reassembly
Figure 11-91. Connecting Fuel Inlet Line.
2. Position a new gasket and the air cleaner base
while carefully pulling the loose end of the
rubber breather hose through the base until
properly seated (collars sealed against each side
of base). See Figure 11-92.
Figure 11-92. Pulling Breather Hose through Base.
NOTE: Route the fuel line in the contour, as
shown in Figure 11-93, to avoid
restriction.
3. Secure the air cleaner base and bracket using the
hex flange screws. Position the bracket with the
hole toward the breather hose. Be careful not to
drop screws into the carburetor. If a rear air
cleaner bracket is used, install the two M5
screws through the rear of the base. Torque the
three M6 screws to
6.2-7.3 N·m (55-65 in. lb.) and
the two rear M5 mounting screws (when
applicable) to
4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) . See Figures
11-94 and 11-95.
Figure 11-93. Fuel Inlet Line Detail.
Figure 11-94. Torquing Base Screws.
Figure 11-95. Tightening Rear Base/Bracket Screws
(Some Models).
4. Install the breather hose in the hole in the bracket.
5. Install the air cleaner components as described in
Section 4.
Heavy Duty Air Cleaner
1. Connect the breather hose to breather cover and
fitting on adapter elbow. Route the fuel line
adjacent to fuel solenoid, and secure to the
carburetor inlet with a clamp. See Figure 11-96.