Kohler — Service Paper Element (CH6)

A Kohler service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. 1. Remove the air cleaner cover. (See Service Precleaner, Step 1.)
2. 2. Remove the precleaner from the air cleaner element.
3. 3. Remove the air cleaner cover ring, element cover w/grommet, washer and wing nut. Pull the element cover w/grommet off. Remove paper element
4. 4. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.
5. 5. Install new or serviced paper element and components as follows: a. Position paper element on base. b. Slide element cover w/grommet then washer onto stud, secure with wing nut.
6. 6. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
7. 7. Reinstall air cleaner cover ring into element cover. e. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with the retaining knob.

Source: manual:tp_2337_a.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.