Kohler — Paper Element Service (8.5/12RES)
Maintenance · Air cleaner paper element
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 12RES, 12TRES, 17/18RES, 18TRES, 8.5RES. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 12RES, Kohler 12TRES, Kohler 18TRES, Kohler 8.5RES, Kohler CH640 engine, Kohler CH 740 engine, Kohler CH 980 engine
Before you start
- Do not wash the paper element or clean it with pressurized air
Procedure
- Place master switch in OFF/RESET and disconnect battery charger power.
- Disconnect battery, negative lead first.
- Loosen cover retaining knob and remove cover.
- Remove element cover nut, element cover, and paper element with precleaner.
- Remove precleaner from paper element.
- Replace element if dirty, bent, or damaged.
- Check air cleaner base and element cover; replace damaged components and remove loose dirt.
- Reinstall paper element, precleaner, element cover, nut, and air cleaner cover.
- Reconnect battery charger power and battery, negative lead last.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 12RES →, Kohler 12TRES →, Kohler 18TRES →, Kohler 8.5RES →
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.