7.When precleaner replacement is necessary, order genuine Kohler parts.
24 083 02 61 mm deep x 173 mm O.D.
24 083 05 71 mm deep x 173 mm O.D.
Service Paper Element
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions) replace the paper element.
1.Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the cover.
2.Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and paper element with precleaner.
3.Remove the precleaner (if so equipped) from the paper element.
4.Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with a genuine Kohler element. Handle new elements carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.
5.When servicing the air cleaner, check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is secured and not bent or damaged. Also check the element cover for damage or improper fit. Replace all damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE: If any loose dirt or debris fell on the air cleaner base when the element was removed, carefully remove it and wipe the base clean. Be careful that none of it drops into the intake throat. Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air cleaner stud. If the condition is questionable in any way, replace it with the new seal packaged with the replacement element.
6.Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element cover, element cover nut, and air cleaner cover. Secure cover with the cover retaining knob.
7.When element replacement is necessary, order genuine Kohler parts.
47 083 03 65 mm deep x 178 mm O.D.
24 083 03 74 mm deep x 178 mm O.D.
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas
To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.* Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage due to overheating.
*Cleanout kits 25 755 20 (black) or 25 755 21 (gold) allow inspection and cleanout of the cooling fins.
Ignition System
CH26 Engines - Incorporate a computer controlled and monitored ignition system with individual coils. Other than periodically checking/replacing the spark plugs, no maintenance, timing, or adjustments are necessary or possible with this system.
Check Spark Plugs
Every 200 hours of operation, remove the spark plugs, check condition, and reset the gap or replace with new plugs as necessary. The standard spark plug is a Champion® RC12YC (Kohler Part No. 12 132 02). A
1.Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the base of the plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
2.Remove the plug and check its condition. Replace the plug if worn or reuse is questionable.
NOTE: Do not clean the spark plug in a machine using abrasive grit. Some grit could remain in the spark plug and enter the engine causing extensive wear and damage.
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