Air Cleaner - Kohler 15REYG Operation

Note: Dispose of all waste materials (engine
oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally
safe manner.
3. Fill with oil. See Figure 3-1 for oil selection and
Figure 3-3 for oil capacity.
Model
15/30 kW
30 kW with oil makeup kit
Figure 3-3 Oil Capacity (with Filter)
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check that the generator set master switch is in
the OFF position.
b. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
c. Reconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
d. Start the generator set and check for leaks
around the oil filter.
e. Stop the generator set and tighten the oil filter to
stop any leaks.
f. Reinstall the housing side panel.
5. Stop the generator set. Check the oil level. Add oil,
as necessary, to bring the level up to the Full mark.
Note: Too high an oil level causes high oil
consumption and engine carbonizing. Too
low a level damages the engine.
24 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Oil Capacity, L (qt.)
3.5 (3.7)
5.4 (5.7)

3.4 Air Cleaner

At the interval specified in the service schedule, inspect,
clean, or replace the air cleaner element. Clean the
element more frequently in dirty, dusty conditions.
Check the element for accumulated oil or dirt that could
cause poor performance.
cleaner element. Follow the procedure described
below.
Air Cleaner Service Procedure
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. Refer to Figure 3-4 during
this procedure.
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.
element in any liquid or use compressed air as
these will damage the filter element.
3. Examine the element and housing for damage.
Replace the element or housing if necessary.
4. Wipe the cover and housing with a clean rag to
remove dirt. Make sure the sealing surfaces fit
correctly and reattach the spring clips.
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1
6
1. Cover
2 Spring clip(s)
3. Housing
4. Pressure tap
(1/8-27 NPT)
Figure 3-4 Air Cleaner
Replace a damaged air
Do not clean the
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5. Primary element
6. Dust ejector
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