Kohler K582 - Manual (Page 9)

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Service Precleaner
If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every
25 hours of operation (more often under extremely
dusty or dirty conditions).
1. Remove wing nut and air cleaner cover.
2. Remove precleaner from paper element. Wash
the precleaner in warm water with detergent.
3. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess
water (do not wring). Air dry.
4. Saturate precleaner in clean, fresh engine oil and
squeeze out excess oil.
5. Reinstall precleaner over paper element.
6. When precleaner replacement is necessary
always use genuine Kohler parts.
Service Paper Element
Every 50 hours of operation (more often under
extremely dusty or dirty conditions), check the paper
element. Replace the element as necessary.
1. Remove the precleaner (if so equipped) from the
paper element.
2. 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.
3. With air cleaner disassembled, check the base
plate. Make sure it is secured and not bent or
damaged. Also check the element cover, seals,
and breather tube for damage or improper fit.
Replace all damaged components.
NOTE: Operating the engine with damaged or
loose components could allow unfiltered
air into the engine causing premature
wear and failure.
4. Reinstall the paper element.
5. If so equipped, install the precleaner (washed and
oiled) over paper element.
6. Install air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten
wing nut finger tight 1/2 to 1 full turn after nut
contacts cover. Do not overtighten.
7. When air cleaner element replacement is
necessary always use genuine Kohler parts.
4. Fill the crankcase to the "F" mark on the dipstick.
5. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the
engine, allow a minute for the oil to drain down,
and recheck the level on the dipstick. Make sure
oil level is up to but not over the "F" mark on the
dipstick.
Oil Pressure
On models equipped with an oil pressure gauge, oil
pressure should range from 40-65 psi at operating
speeds above 1800 RPM on a cool engine. On a
warm engine it may vary between 30-55 psi.
NOTE: Oil pressure may be as low as 10 psi at idle
speeds of 1000 RPM when engine is warm.
Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element
This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high
density paper air cleaner element. Some engines are
also equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner which
surrounds the paper element. See Figure 7.
Figure 7. Air Cleaner Housing Components.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for buildup of dirt and debris around
the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also
check for loose or damaged components. Replace all
bent or damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or damaged
air cleaner components could allow unfiltered
air into the engine causing premature wear
and failure.