Kohler — Air Cleaner Element and Precleaner
Maintenance
From a Kohler service manual covering: 10/12RESV, 12RES, 14RES, 20RES, 24RCL, 30RCL, 38RCL, 38RCLB, 48RCL, 60RCL, 6VSG, 8.5RES…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 12RES, Kohler 14RES, Kohler 20RES, Kohler 24RCL, Kohler 30RCL, Kohler 38RCL, Kohler 38RCLB, Kohler 48RCL, Kohler 60RCL, Kohler 6VSG, Kohler 8.5RES
Procedure
- Disable set: press OFF button, disconnect battery charger power, remove battery cables, negative (--) lead first.
- Loosen the cover retaining knob(s) or release the retaining clips and remove the cover.
- Remove and discard the old air cleaner element and precleaner (if equipped).
- Install the precleaner over the new air cleaner element.
- Install the paper element onto the air cleaner base, making sure it is flat and properly seated.
- Reinstall the element cover, element cover nut, and the air cleaner cover; secure with the knob(s) or clips.
- 15RES/30RES and RCL models: wipe cover and housing with a clean rag and make sure sealing surfaces fit correctly.
- Reconnect the battery cable, negative (--) lead last.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 12RES →, Kohler 14RES →, Kohler 20RES →, Kohler 24RCL →, Kohler 30RCL →, Kohler 38RCL →, Kohler 48RCL →, Kohler 60RCL →, Kohler 6VSG →, Kohler 8.5RES →
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.