Air Intake Silencer/Cleaner - Kohler 13.5CCOZ Operation And Installation Manual

A round polyurethane sound-absorbing type intake
silencer silences the intake air drawn into the cylinder
head from the intake port. Besides providing a silencing
effect, the silencer also acts as an air cleaner. Clean the
air silencer as listed in the service schedule. Clean more
frequently if operating in dirty, dusty conditions. Replace
a damaged or dirt-contaminated air silencer.
Figure 3-8 and refer to the following procedure.
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1. Spring clip

2. Air intake silencer/cleaner

Figure 3-8. Air Intake Silencer (Typical)
TP-5592 7/96
Air Intake Silencer/Cleaner
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ADV-5853-A
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1. Element
Figure 3-9. Element Washing
1. Release the two spring clips and remove intake
silencer cover.
2. Remove the element from the cover and inspect. If
the element is in reasonable condition for cleaning,
continue with Step 3.
If the element is damaged or in poor condition,
replace the element. Skip Step 3 and go to Step 4.
3. Wash the element in mild detergent and water
solution. Rinse and allow to air dry.
Figure 3-9.
4. Wipe intake silencer cover and base with a clean
rag to remove any dirt. Check base for damage;
replace as necessary.
5. Reassemble element and cover assembly to
intake silencer base. Make sure sealing surfaces
fit correctly and reattach spring clips. Air intake
silencer duct should be at the 5 o' clock position as
viewed from the generator end.
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Scheduled Maintenance 3-11