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Replacing the Air Filter
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly,
the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty
air filter, the spark plug can become fouled.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air
filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance
Schedule for the proper service interval).
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting
the engine. Check for build-up of dirt and
debris around the air cleaner system.Keep
this area clean. Also check for loose or
damaged components. Replace all bent
damaged air cleaner components.
Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out
as follows:
Kohler engine
The standard engine is not equipped with a
pre-filter. As an option a pre-filter can be
installed on the inside of the air filter cover.
1. Loose the two retaining knobs and
remove the cover. If the engine has a
pre-filter, it is mounted on the inside of
the cover. Replace the foam filter or
clean it with soap-water and squeeze it
dry before assembly.
2. Clean the area around the filter element
to prevent debris from getting in the
engine when the element is removed.
3. Remove the filter element. Replace a
dirty, bent or damaged element with a
new one. Handle new element carefully;
do not use if the sealing surfaces are
bent or damaged.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Operating the engine with loose damaged
air cleaner components could allow
unfiltered air into the engine, causing
premature wear and failure.
8011-556
Air filter cover
8011-737
Air filter element
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the
filter element. Do not wash the filter
element. Do not oil the filter element.