Kohler — Service Air Cleaner
Maintenance · Air cleaner (precleaner and paper element)
From a Kohler service manual covering: K141, K161, K181, K241, K301, K321, K341, K532, K582, K91, KT17, Kt19. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler Kt19
Before you start
- Do not wash the paper element or use compressed air as this will damage the element
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Procedure
- Remove precleaner from paper element; wash in warm water with detergent.
- Rinse thoroughly; squeeze out excess water (do not wring); allow to air dry.
- Saturate precleaner in clean, fresh engine oil; squeeze out excess oil.
- Reinstall precleaner over paper element.
- Every 100 hours, remove element cover and paper element; replace if dirty, bent or damaged.
- Install cleaned/oiled precleaner over paper element, then air cleaner cover and wing nut.
Specs & values
- Precleaner every 25 operating hours
- Paper element every 100 operating hours
- K181 New Look element cover nut torque 50 in. lb.
Full service-parts list: Kohler Kt19 →
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.