Kohler 6VSG Service Manual page 22

Precleaner Service
Use the following procedure to wash and oil the
precleaner as indicated in the service schedule. Wash
and oil the precleaner more often under extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controller.
2. Disconnect the power to the generator set.
3. Disconnect the engine starting battery, negative
(–) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover knob and remove the air
cleaner cover. Remove the precleaner from the
paper element. Wash the precleaner in warm
water with detergent.
thoroughly until all traces of detergent are
eliminated. Squeeze out excess water (do not
wring). Allow the precleaner to air dry.
5. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all of the excess oil.
6. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure the cover
with the cover knob.
8. Reconnect the power to the battery charger.
9. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (–) lead last.
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 power to the generator set.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (–) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover knob and remove the cover.
5. Remove the element cover nut, element cover,
and the paper element with precleaner.
6. Remove the precleaner from the paper element.
Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it with
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
7. Replace the element if it is dirty, bent, or
damaged.
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Rinse the precleaner
8. Check the air cleaner base.
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.
rubber seal on the air cleaner stud and replace
the seal if necessary.
9. Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element
cover, element cover nut, and the air cleaner
cover. Secure the cover with the cover knob.
10. Reconnect the power to the generator set.
11. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (–) lead last.
Make sure it is
Check the condition of the
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