Section 4 Air Cleaner And Air Intake System - Kohler SV810-840 Service Manual

Section 4
Air Cleaner and Air Intake System
Paper Element Service
Clean the paper element every 50 hours, or replace
if necessary. Replace the paper element annually
or every 100 hours
extremely dusty or dirty conditions). See Figure 4-1,
and follow these steps:
1. Open the door on the blower housing to access
the air cleaner element. See Figures 4-1 and 4-2.
2. Unhook the latch and remove the air cleaner
element and precleaner (if equipped). See Figure
4-2.
3. Remove the precleaner (if so equipped) from
the paper element. Service the precleaner as
described in Precleaner Service.
Base Precleaner
(Some Models)
Air Cleaner
Studs (2)
Nuts (2)
Figure 4-3. Air Cleaner System Components.
Air Cleaner Components
Whenever the air cleaner cover door is opened, and/or
the paper element or precleaner is serviced, check the
following:
Air Cleaner Element - Make sure the element is not
bent or damaged. Check that the element is properly
secured and the latch is not damaged or missing.
Air Cleaner Base - Make sure the base is secured
tightly to the carburetor and not cracked or damaged.
4.2
Air Cleaner
Element
4. Gently tap the air cleaner element to dislodge
dirt. Do not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with
a genuine Kohler element. Handle new elements
carefully; do not use if the sealing surface is bent
or damaged.
5. Clean the air cleaner base as required and check
condition.
6. Reinstall the precleaner (if equipped), over the
paper air cleaner element and install on the base.
Secure with the latch.
7. Close and latch the door.
Latch
Clamp
Carburetor
Gasket
Air Cleaner
Base Gasket
Breather Hose
air cleaner base and the breather reed cover.
NOTE: Damaged, worn or loose air cleaner
engine causing premature wear and failure.
Tighten or replace all loose or damaged
components.
Intake Manifold
Breather Hose