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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Small Engine Air Filter/Pre-Cleaner #45 883 02-S1
Kohler Small Engine Air Filter/Pre-Cleaner #45 883 02-S1
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$29.28Estimated Savings
$112.5001:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air filter and 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 air filter or pre-cleaner is when dust, dirt, or debris has built up on it and the engine runs poorly or will not start. It is also recommended to replace the pre-cleaner whenever the air filter is replaced.
All of the information in this filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark
Tools used: none
All of the information in this filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark
Tools used: none
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
Now remove the wingnut securing the inner air filter cover and pull the inner cover off.
5
Lift out the old air filter and pre-cleaner.
6
Install the new air filter and pre-cleaner by positioning the air filter on the elbow assembly then slide the pre-cleaner onto the air filter.
7
Align the inner cover and push it into place.
8
Reinstall the wingnut.
9
Replace the cover and tighten the cover knob.
10
With the new air filter and pre-cleaner in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
11
Tighten the bolts and reattach the wire and boot to each spark plug.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air filter and 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 air filter or pre-cleaner is when dust, dirt, or debris has built up on it and the engine runs poorly or will not start. It is also recommended to replace the pre-cleaner whenever the air filter is replaced.
All of the information in this filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark
Tools used: none
All of the information in this filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kohler, Exmark
Tools used: none
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
Now remove the wingnut securing the inner air filter cover and pull the inner cover off.
5
Lift out the old air filter and pre-cleaner.
6
Install the new air filter and pre-cleaner by positioning the air filter on the elbow assembly then slide the pre-cleaner onto the air filter.
7
Align the inner cover and push it into place.
8
Reinstall the wingnut.
9
Replace the cover and tighten the cover knob.
10
With the new air filter and pre-cleaner in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
11
Tighten the bolts and reattach the wire and boot to each spark plug.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Air Filter
$29.28
Total$0.00
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