Kohler Command PRO CS, Service Manual

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4.5
Section 4
Air Intake and Air Cleaner System
4
CS8.5 (spec. 95xxxx) engines use an air cleaner base
with a serviceable rubber base pad to seal the air filter
element on the bottom. See Figure 4-14. Make sure the
pad is installed, clean, and in good condition. To service the foam element perform the following
steps:
1. Remove the two screws and the outer air cleaner
cover/housing. See Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-14. Serviceable Rubber Base Pad.
Foam Air Cleaner Element
Figure 4-15. Foam Air Cleaner Configuration.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for buildup of dirt and debris, along
with loose or damaged components.
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged
air cleaner components could allow
unfiltered air into the engine causing
premature wear and failure.
Every 50 hours of operation, wash and reoil the foam
air cleaner element (more often under extremely
dusty, or dirty conditions). Replace the foam element
with a new genuine Kohler element if deteriorated or
damaged in any way.
Figure 4-16. Mounting Details.
2. Remove the foam element from the air cleaner
housing. See Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-17. Foam Air Cleaner Element Details.
3. Wash the foam element in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the element thoroughly until all
traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out all
excess water (do not wring). Allow the element to
air dry.
4. Lightly oil the element with new engine oil.
Squeeze element to evenly distribute the oil and
remove any excess.
Mounting Screw
Mounting Screw
Foam Air
Cleaner Element