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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKohler Small Engine Air Filter/Pre Cleaner #12 883 10-S1
Kohler Small Engine Air Filter/Pre Cleaner #12 883 10-S1
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$24.30Estimated Savings
$112.5001:52
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the air filter and pre cleaner on a Kohler small engine (which is commonly found in riding lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, and commercial walk-behind mowers). The most common reason for replacing the air filter is when it is clogged with debris. In addition, it is recommended to replace the pre cleaner when replacing the air filter.
All of the information for this air filter and pre cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, Exmark
Tools needed: none
All of the information for this air filter and pre cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, Exmark
Tools needed: none
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this replacement, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug or plugs
2
Then disconnect the cables from the battery; black first, then red.
3
Now loosen the cover knob securing the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
4
Next, remove the wingnut and pull the old air filter / pre-filter off the mounting bolt.
5
Remove the seal from the bolt.
6
Prepare the new air filter / pre-filter for installation by sliding the new seal onto the mounting bolt.
7
Then align the new air filter.
8
Slide the new pre-filter over the air filter and secure the wingnut.
9
Replace the cover and tighten the cover knob.
10
With the new filters in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
11
Finally, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug or plugs.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the air filter and pre cleaner on a Kohler small engine (which is commonly found in riding lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, and commercial walk-behind mowers). The most common reason for replacing the air filter is when it is clogged with debris. In addition, it is recommended to replace the pre cleaner when replacing the air filter.
All of the information for this air filter and pre cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, Exmark
Tools needed: none
All of the information for this air filter and pre cleaner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler, Exmark
Tools needed: none
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this replacement, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug or plugs
2
Then disconnect the cables from the battery; black first, then red.
3
Now loosen the cover knob securing the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
4
Next, remove the wingnut and pull the old air filter / pre-filter off the mounting bolt.
5
Remove the seal from the bolt.
6
Prepare the new air filter / pre-filter for installation by sliding the new seal onto the mounting bolt.
7
Then align the new air filter.
8
Slide the new pre-filter over the air filter and secure the wingnut.
9
Replace the cover and tighten the cover knob.
10
With the new filters in place, you can now reconnect the battery cables red first, then black.
11
Finally, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug or plugs.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Air Filter
$24.30
Total$0.00
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