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Kohler — Quad-Clean Air Cleaner Service

Maintenance

From a Kohler owner's manual covering: CH260, CH270, CH395, CH440. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler CH260, Kohler CH270, Kohler CH395, Kohler CH440

Before you start

  • Paper element cannot be blown out with compressed air.
  • Operating engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could cause premature wear and failure.

Procedure

  1. Move bails on air cleaner cover down; remove latches from under tabs on base; remove cover.
  2. Remove precleaner from paper element.
  3. Replace or wash precleaner in warm water with detergent. Rinse and allow to air dry.
  4. Lightly oil precleaner with new engine oil; squeeze out excess oil.
  5. Reinstall precleaner over paper element.
  6. Separate precleaner from element; service precleaner and replace paper element.
  7. Install new paper element on base; install precleaner over paper element.
  8. Position cover for normal operation (sun decal out) or cold weather operation (snowflake decal out); secure latches and bails.

Full service-parts list: Kohler CH260 →, Kohler CH270 →, Kohler CH395 →, Kohler CH440 →

Source: Kohler owner'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.

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