Kohler 14RES

TP-6735 7/1722 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
2.4 Air Cleaner Service
2.4.1 Air Cleaner, 14RES/RESL Models
The engine has a replaceable high-density paper air
cleaner element with an oiled foam precleaner. See
Figure 2-9.
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1. Cover knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Element cover nut
4. Element cover
5. Foam precleaner
6. Air cleaner element
7. Air cleaner base
Figure 2-9 Air Cleaner Components, 14RES/RESL
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.
Precleaner Service
Use the following procedure to wash and reoil the
precleaner as indicated in the service schedule. Wash
and reoil the precleaner more often under extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controllerandremovetheF3fuse(locatedinthe
controller’s service access area).
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger.
3. Disconnect the battery, negative (--) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover retaining k nob and remove the
cover. Remove the precleaner from the paper
element. Wash the precleaner in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the precleaner 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 retaining knob.
8. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
9. Reconnect the power to the battery charger.
10. Reinstall fuse F3.
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
controllerandremovetheF3fuse(locatedinthe
controller’s service access area).
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover retaining k nob 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.
8. 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