Kohler EFI EKT740 [31/104] Air cleaner intake

Air Cleaner/Intake

32 690 12 Rev. -- KohlerEngines.com

Air Cleaner Base

Disassembly/Reassembly

If air cleaner base requires removal, proceed as follows:

1. Remove mounting screws for fuel pump (if

equipped), and blower housing.

2. Raise or remove blower housing for access to air

cleaner base.

3. Remove air cleaner components from base.

4. Remove nuts securing air cleaner base onto

mounting studs.

5. Disconnect breather hose from air cleaner base,

then remove base and gasket.

6. Reverse procedure to reassemble components.

Torque nuts to 6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.). Torque blower

housing screws 6.2 N·m (55 in. lb.) into new holes or

4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) into used holes, and front HI-LO

screws to 2.8 N·m (25 in. lb.).

BREATHER TUBE

Ensure both ends of breather tube are properly

connected.

AIR COOLING

WARNING

Hot Parts can cause severe burns.

Do not touch engine while operating or just

after stopping.

Never operate engine with heat shields or guards

removed.

Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over heating,

clean screens, cooling ﬁ ns, and other external surfaces

of engine. Avoid spraying water at wiring harness or any

electrical components. Refer to Maintenance Schedule.