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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Small Engine Pre-Cleaner Replacement #4508301-S
Kohler Small Engine Pre-Cleaner Replacement #4508301-S
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$9.30Estimated Savings
$112.5001:33
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the pre-cleaner on twin cylinder Kohler Command small engines, commonly found on riding lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, and commercial walk-behind mowers. The most common reasons for replacing the pre-cleaner are when it is dirty or damaged in any way or when the air filter is replaced.
All of the information in this pre-cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark, Toro, John Deere
All of the information in this pre-cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark, Toro, John Deere
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from each spark plug
2
Then loosen the bolts securing the battery cables and disconnect them; black first, then red.
3
Your next step is to loosen the cover knob to release the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
4
Slide the old pre-cleaner off of the air filter if it’s still intact.
5
Install the new pre-cleaner by sliding it over the air filter.
6
Replace the cover and tighten the cover knob.
7
With the new pre-cleaner in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
8
Tighten the bolts and reattach the wire and boot to each spark plug.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the pre-cleaner on twin cylinder Kohler Command small engines, commonly found on riding lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, and commercial walk-behind mowers. The most common reasons for replacing the pre-cleaner are when it is dirty or damaged in any way or when the air filter is replaced.
All of the information in this pre-cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark, Toro, John Deere
All of the information in this pre-cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark, Toro, John Deere
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from each spark plug
2
Then loosen the bolts securing the battery cables and disconnect them; black first, then red.
3
Your next step is to loosen the cover knob to release the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
4
Slide the old pre-cleaner off of the air filter if it’s still intact.
5
Install the new pre-cleaner by sliding it over the air filter.
6
Replace the cover and tighten the cover knob.
7
With the new pre-cleaner in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
8
Tighten the bolts and reattach the wire and boot to each spark plug.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Pre-Cleaner
$9.30
Total$0.00
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