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3. Pull air cleaner element out of housing and
replace. Check condition of inner element;
replace when dirty.
4. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or damage,
and that ejector area is clean.
5. Install new element(s).
6. Reinstall end cap(s) with dust ejector valve/
screen down; secure with retaining clips.
Breather Tube
Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly
connected.
Oil Cooler (if equipped)
1. Clean fi ns with a brush or compressed air.
2. Remove two screws securing oil cooler, and
tilt to clean back side.
3. Reinstall oil cooler.
Air Cooling
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe
burns.
Do not touch engine while
operating or just after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or
guards removed.
Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over
heating, clean screens, cooling fi ns, and other
external surfaces of engine. Avoid spraying
water at wiring harness or any electrical
components. See Maintenance Schedule.
Repairs/Service Parts
We recommend that you use a Kohler
authorized dealer for all maintenance, service,
and engine parts. To fi nd a Kohler authorized
dealer visit KohlerEngines.com or call 1-800-
544-2444 (U.S. and Canada).
Storage
If engine will be out of service for 2 months or
more follow procedure below.
1. Add Kohler PRO Series fuel treatment or
equivalent to fuel tank. Run engine 2-3
minutes to get stabilized fuel into fuel system
(failures due to untreated fuel are not
warrantable).
2. Change oil while engine is still warm from
operation. Remove spark plug(s) and pour
about 1 oz. of engine oil into cylinder(s).
Replace spark plug(s) and crank engine
slowly to distribute oil.
3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
4. Store engine in a clean, dry place.
Fuel System Components
High pressure components inside fuel pump
module are not serviceable. Fuel pumps with
high ethanol compatibility must be used.
Engines are equipped with a special fl ex-fuel
EFI fuel fi lter. See Maintenance Schedule.
Fuse Replacement
This engine has three (3) blade type automotive
fuses. Replacement fuses must have same
rating as blown fuse. Use fuse chart below to
determine correct fuse.
Wire Color
Fuse Rating
2 Solid Red Wires
10-amp Fuse
1 Red Wire with Black Stripe
1 Red Wire with White Stripe
10-amp Fuse
2 Purple Wires
30-amp Fuse
Air Cleaner
NOTE: Operating engine with loose or
damaged air cleaner components
could cause premature wear and
failure. Replace all bent or damaged
components.
NOTE: Paper element cannot be blown out
with compressed air.
Low-Profi le
Loosen knob and remove air cleaner cover.
Precleaner:
1. Remove precleaner from paper element.
2. Replace or wash precleaner in warm water
with detergent. Rinse and allow to air dry.
3. Saturate precleaner with new engine oil;
squeeze out excess oil.
4. Reinstall precleaner over paper element.
Paper Element:
1. Clean area around element. Remove wing
nut, element cover, and paper element with
precleaner.
2. Separate precleaner from element; service
precleaner and replace paper element.
3. Check condition of rubber seal and replace if
necessary.
4. Install new paper element on base; install
precleaner over paper element; reinstall
element cover and secure with wing nut.
Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with
knob.
Heavy-Duty
1. Unhook retaining clips and remove end
cap(s).
2. Check and clean inlet screen (if equipped).
