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Change Oil Filter
Some engines are equipped with an oil filter. Replace
the oil filter
every other
oil change, in accordance with
the ‘‘Oil Change Intervals’’ table on page 8. Always use
a genuine Kohler oil filter, Part No. 52 050 02-S, and
replace as follows:
1. Drain the oil from the engine crankcase.
2. Allow the oil filter to drain.
3. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
gasket surface.
4. Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan
with the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper
type, in through the threaded center hole. Stop
pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the
threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be
absorbed by the filter material.
5. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket
on the new filter. Install the replacement oil filter
on the engine. Turn the oil filter clockwise until
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten filter an additional
2/3 to 1 turn
.
6. Reinstall drain plug. Make sure it is tight.
7. Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type
to the ‘‘F’’ mark on the dipstick. Add an additional
1/2 pint of oil for the filter capacity. See
"Specifications" on page 15.
8. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the
engine, allow a minute for the oil to drain down,
and recheck the level on the dipstick. Make sure
oil level is up to but not over the ‘‘F’’ mark on the
dipstick.
Oil Filter
Oil Sentry
™
Pressure Switch
Figure 6. Oil Filter and Optional Oil Sentry
™
Switch.
Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element
This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high
density paper air cleaner element. Some engines are
also equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner which
surrounds the paper element. See Figure 7.
Figure 7. Air Cleaner Housing Components.
Check the air cleaner
daily or before starting the
engine.
Check for buildup of dirt and debris around the
air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check
for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or
damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged
air cleaner components could allow unfiltered
air into the engine causing premature wear
and failure.
Service Precleaner
If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every
25 hours
of operation (more often under extremely
dusty or dirty conditions).
1. Remove wing nut(s), and air cleaner cover.
2. Remove 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 precleaner in clean, fresh engine oil and
squeeze out excess oil.
5. Reinstall precleaner over paper element.
6. Reinstall air cleaner cover and wing nut(s).
Tighten wing nut(s) 1/2 to 1 full turn after nut
contacts cover. Do not overtighten.
7. When precleaner replacement is necessary
always use genuine Kohler parts.
Element
Cover Seals
Precleaner
Paper Element
Air Cleaner
Base
Element Cover
