Facts About Generators
GeneratorsDirectoryCompareRepairEnginesControllersPartsManufacturersGuides
Search models or part #
Home›Repair guides›Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the

Kohler — Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the

For these Kohler models: CV11-16, CV460-465, CV490-495.

Applies to: Kohler Cv460 465, Kohler Cv490 495

Before you start

  • premature wear and failure.
  • Operating the engine with loose or damaged
  • air cleaner components could allow un
  • filtered air into the engine, causing

Procedure

  1. Remove the precleaner from the paper element.
  2. Wash the precleaner in warm water with
  3. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
  4. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
  5. Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten the
  6. Remove the wing nut and air cleaner element.
  7. Remove the precleaner (if so equipped) from
  8. Gently tap the flat side of the paper element to
  9. Inspect the rubber seal (sleeve) on the stud. If

Source: manual:CV Single.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.