Kohler — Paper Element Service (Air Cleaner)
Maintenance · Air cleaner paper element
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 12RES, 12TRES, 17RES, 18RES, 18TRES, 8.5/12 RES, 8.5RES. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 12RES, Kohler 12TRES, Kohler 17RES, Kohler 18RES, 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, as this will damage the element.
- Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure.
Procedure
- Place generator set master switch in the OFF/RESET position and disconnect battery charger power.
- Disconnect generator set engine starting battery, negative (--) lead first.
- Loosen the cover retaining knobs and remove the cover.
- Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and the paper element with precleaner.
- Remove the precleaner from the paper element.
- Do not wash the paper element or clean it with pressurized air.
- Replace the element if it is dirty, bent, or damaged.
- Check the air cleaner base, latch, and cover; replace damaged components; wipe base clean.
- Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element cover, nut, and cover; secure the cover.
- Reconnect the power to the battery charger.
- Reconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (--) lead last.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 12RES →, Kohler 12TRES →, Kohler 17RES →, Kohler 18RES →, 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.