Air Cleaner Service; Air Cleaner, 8Resv/Resvl Models - Kohler 8RESV Operation

5.4 Air Cleaner Service

WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the generator set.
cause severe injury or death.
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
WARNING
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden backfire can cause
severe injury or death. Do not operate the generator set with
the air cleaner removed.
5.4.1 Air Cleaner, 8RESV/RESVL
Models
The engine has a replaceable high-density paper air
cleaner element. See Figure 5-6.
Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air
cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for
loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or
damaged air cleaner components.
Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air
into the engine causing premature wear and
failure.
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the generator set.
Accidental starting can
Before working on the
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1. Air cleaner base
2. Air cleaner element
3. Element cover
4. Air cleaner knob
Figure 5-6 Air Cleaner Components
Paper Element Service
Use the following procedure to replace the paper
element at the intervals specified in the service
schedule. Replace the paper element more often under
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controller.
2. Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover retaining knobs and remove the
cover.
5. Remove the paper element.
Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it
with pressurized air, as this will damage the
element.
6. Replace the element if it is dirty, bent, or damaged.
7. Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is secure
and not bent or damaged. Also check the element
cover for damage and fit. Replace all damaged air
cleaner components. Remove any loose dirt or
debris from the air cleaner base. Wipe the base
carefully so that no dirt drops into the intake throat.
Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air
cleaner stud and replace the seal if necessary.
8. Reinstall the paper element and the air cleaner
cover. Secure the cover with the cover retaining
knobs.
9. Reconnect the utility power to the generator set.
10. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
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