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Kohler Engine
These engines are equipped with a replaceable, high 
density paper air cleaner element. Some engines 
are also equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner 
surrounding the paper element.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the 
engine. Check for a 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.
Servicing Precleaner
If so equipped, wash and re-oil the precleaner every 
25 hours of operation (more often under extremely 
dusty or dirty conditions). replace the precleaner 
annually, or every 100 hours.
open the door on the blower housing to access 
1. 
the air cleaner element and precleaner.
Unhook the latch and remove the air cleaner 
2. 
element assembly for servicing. make sure the 
base and the sealing areas are clean before 
reassembly.
Wash the precleaner in warm water with 
3. 
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.
Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil. 
4. 
Squeeze out all excess oil.
Servicing Paper Element
Check the paper element every 50 hours of operation, 
(more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). 
Clean or replace the element as necessary. replace 
the air cleaner element annually, or every 100 hours.
remove the precleaner (if so equipped) from the 
1. 
paper element.
Gently tap the paper element to dislodge dirt. do 
2. 
not wash the paper element or use pressurized 
air, as this will damage the element. replace a 
dirty, bent, or damaged element with a new one. 
Handle the new element carefully; do not use if 
the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.
Clean the air cleaner base as required and check 
3. 
condition.
reinstall the precleaner (if equipped) over the 
4. 
paper air cleaner element and install on the base. 
Secure with the latch.
Close and latch the door.
5. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Operating the engine with loose or damaged 
air cleaner components could allow unfiltered 
air into the engine causing premature wear 
and failure.
8058-028
1. air cleaner access door
2. air cleaner element
3. latch
4. precleaner (on some models)
Air filter cleaning and replacement
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8058-029
Unlatch and remove element