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Kohler — Dry type air filter cleaning

Maintenance

From a Kohler service manual covering: KD 702, KDW 1003, KDW 1404, KDW 702, KDW 702 - 1003 - 1404. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler KDW 1003, Kohler KDW 1404, Kohler KDW 702, Kohler KDW 702 / KDW 1003 / KDW 1404 engine, Kohler KDW702 engine, Kohler KDW1003 engine, Kohler KDW1404 engine

Before you start

  • Never clean the filtering element with highly flammable solvents - danger of explosion.

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Kohler KDW 1003. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Blow compressed air crossways over the external part and inside the cartridge.
  2. Do not exceed a pressure of 5 atm.
  3. If necessary knock the front of the cartridge repeatedly against a flat surface.
  4. Never clean the element with highly flammable solvents.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Filtration level 13÷14 µm
  • Filtration area 4470 cm² for 702, 1003
  • Filtration area 7150 cm² for 1404

Full service-parts list: Kohler KDW 1003 →

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.

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