Air Intake Silencer/Cleaner - Kohler 4EFOZ Operation Manual

3.6 Air Intake Silencer/Cleaner

At the interval specified in the service schedule, clean or
replace the air intake silencer. Clean the silencer more
frequently if the generator set operates in dirty, dusty
conditions. Follow one of the procedures described
below.
Air Cleaner Service/Replacement
4/6.5/8.5/9/11/16/17EFOZ, 5/8/10/13/20EOZ Models
& 23/27EFOZ, 28/32EOZ Models, Spec Numbers:
GM24459-GA1
GM24459-GA2
GM24459-GA3
GM24459-GA4
GM24459-GA5
GM24459-GA6
GM24459-GA7
GM24459-GA8
A dry-type air cleaner silences and filters the intake air.
The air intake silencer assembly connects to the intake
manifold via a flexible hose.
1. Release the spring clips to open the housing and
remove the air silencer element.
2. Tap the element lightly against a flat surface to
dislodge loose surface dirt. Do not clean in any
liquid or use compressed air as these will damage
the filter element.
3. Examine the element and housing for damage and
wear. Replace the element or housing if necessary.
4. Wipe the cover and base with a clean rag to remove
any dirt. Make sure that the sealing surfaces fit
correctly, and reattach the spring clips.
11.5/13EFOZ and 14/15.5EOZ Models:
A round air cleaner silences and filters the intake air.
Replace a damaged or dirt-contaminated air silencer.
See Section 1 and refer to the following procedure:
1. Release the two spring clips and remove the intake
silencer cover.
2. Remove the element from the cover and inspect. If
the element is not damaged, continue with step 3.
If the element is damaged, replace it, skip step 3,
and go to step 4.
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3. Wash the element in mild detergent and water
solution. Rinse and air dry the element. See
Figure 3-5.
4. Wipe the intake silencer cover and base with a
clean rag to remove any dirt. Check the base for
damage; replace as necessary.
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1. Element
Figure 3-5 Element Washing
(11.5/13EFOZ and 14/15.5EOZ Models)
5. Reassemble the element and cover assembly to
the intake silencer base.
sealing surfaces fit and reattach the spring clips.
The air intake silencer duct should be at the 5
o'clock position as viewed from the generator end.
23/27EFOZ, 28/32EOZ Models, Spec Numbers:
PA-126212
PA-126213
PA-126214
PA-126215
PA-126177
PA-126178
PA-126185
PA-126186
The air cleaner silences and filters the intake air. The air
intake silencer assembly connects to the air intake
manifold.
1. Release the clamp (two clamps if equipped with a
sound shield).
2. Remove the air intake silencer assembly.
3. Replace with a new air intake silencer assembly.
4. Wipe the cover and base with a clean rag to remove
any dirt. Make sure that the sealing surfaces fit
correctly and reattach the clamp(s).
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Make sure that the
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