Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan (Kohler)

CAUTION: Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance.

  • Clear work area of bystanders.
  • Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning purposes.
  • Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).

IMPORTANT: An obstructed air intake screen can cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake screen and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins, clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.

  1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

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    Clean outer air intake screen (A) with a rag, brush, or compressed air.



  3. Remove three cap screws (B) and remove the outer air intake screen (A).

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    Clean inner screen (C) with a rag, brush, or compressed air.



  5. Remove four cap screws (D) securing inner screen (C).

  6. Clean fan using a rag, brush, or compressed air.

  7. NOTE: When removing the studs, note the orientation of the spring washers.

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    Remove four studs (E) and spring washers.



  8. NOTE: When installing the spring washers, place the concave side down.

    Install inner screen and spacer, and secure with three screws.

    • Tighten screws to specification.

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      ScrewTorque9.9 N·m (88 lb.-in.)


  9. Install outer air intake screen and secure it to the engine with cap screws.

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