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Kohler — Low-Profile Air Cleaner Service

Maintenance

From a Kohler service manual covering: CH18, CH20, CH22, CH23, CH25, CH620, CH621, CH640, CH641, CH670, CH680, CH730…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler CH18

Before you start

  • Paper element cannot be blown out with compressed air.

Procedure

  1. Loosen knob and remove air cleaner cover.
  2. Remove precleaner from paper element; replace or wash in warm water with detergent, rinse, air dry.
  3. Saturate precleaner with new engine oil; squeeze out excess oil.
  4. Clean area around element. Remove wing nut, element cover, and paper element with precleaner.
  5. Separate precleaner from element; service precleaner and replace paper element.
  6. Check condition of rubber seal and replace if necessary.
  7. Install new paper element on base; install precleaner over element; reinstall element cover and secure with wing nut.
  8. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with knob.

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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