Kohler — Fuel System Bleed Procedure
Maintenance · Fuel filter air vent
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
- Wipe up any spilled diesel fuel. Wash hands after any contact with fuel.
Procedure
- Loosen the fuel filter's air vent screw.
- Initiate the auto/start sequence until fuel, free of air bubbles, flows from the vent screw.
- Tighten the fuel filter's air vent screw.
Tools required
- Rag 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.