Kohler MAGNUM M18

SECTION 5
AIR CLEANER
Air Cleaner
SS Aa Cover
A
Element
Cover Seal
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Element
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Cover
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Optional VP TUS
Precleaner
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Heater
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Cover
Paper Element
Base
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СЭ Base Screws (4)
Air
Cleaner
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Base —
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Breather
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Hose
On The Application.
Figure 5-4. Anti-Icing Air Cleaner Assembly.
Disassembly
1. Remove the wing nut and air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the element cover seal, element cover,
paper element, precleaner, and air cleaner base
seal.
3. Remove the base screws, air cleaner base,
breather hose, and gasket.
Reassembly
1. Install the gasket, air cleaner base, breather hose,
and base screws.
NOTE: Make sure breather hose seals tightly in
the air cleaner base and breather cover to
prevent unfiltered air from entering engine.
2. Install the air cleaner base seal, paper element,
precleaner (cleaned and oiled), element cover,
and element cover seal.
3. Install the air cleaner cover with the inlet duct po-
sitioned for the season of operation. Refer to the
decai on the air cleaner cover (Figure 5-5).
Position Air Cleaner As Shown Below
For Proper Engine Operation
ENGINE TOP VIEW
WINTER SUMMER
BELOW
45°F
(10°C)
ABOVE
45°F
(10°C)
Figure 5-5. Typical Decal - Anti-Icing
Air Cleaner Cover Positions,
For “Winter” Position - Make sure the inlet duct fits
completely over heater plate or heater cover. Refer to
Figure 5-6. Make sure the air cleaner cover is sealed
tightly around the entire perimeter of air cleaner base.
NOTE: Proper sealing around base is necessary to
prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine,
To prevent vapor lock and to ensure proper
engine operation, do not operate the engine
during “summer” season with the air cleaner
cover in the “winter” position. Always refer to
the decal on the air cleaner cover for proper
position.
5.3