Kohler — Fuel Filter Cleaning/Replacement Procedure
Maintenance · Fuel system
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 11EKOD, 11EKOZD, 5EFKOD, 5EFKOZD, 6EKOD, 6EKOZD, 7- 9EFKOZD, 7EFKOZD, 9- 11EKOZD, 9EFKOD, 9EFKOZD, 9EKOZD. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 11EKOZD, Kohler 5EFKOD, Kohler 6EKOD, Kohler 7EFKOZD, Kohler 9EFKOZD, Kohler 9EKOZD
Before you start
- Wash hands after any contact with fuel oil. Dispose of the fuel filter in an approved manner.
Procedure
- Close the fuel supply valve.
- Loosen the fuel filter by turning it counterclockwise; remove and clean up spilled fuel oil.
- Clean the contact surface of the fuel oil filter adapter.
- Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of the new fuel filter with fresh fuel oil; thread on until gasket contacts, hand-tighten one-half turn.
- Open the fuel supply valve.
- Bleed the system.
Tools required
- Rags Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 11EKOZD →, Kohler 5EFKOD →, Kohler 6EKOD →, Kohler 7EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EKOZD →
Source: Kohler operator's 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.