Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Kohler small engines. The foam precleaner is used with the air filter and assists with preventing dirt and debris from entering the engine. Foam filters can be cleaned with soap and water but may wear out eventually and will need to be replaced. This precleaner is sold as an individual replacement part, please note the air filter is sold separately.
Precleaner 12 083 12-S
OEM part for: Kohler
Part Number: 12 083 12-S
$7.44
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This Precleaner will fit the following 487 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 1208312-S1
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The blades and shear pins were all used and abused
James - August 26, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Followed ththe directions that Husqvarna supplied on the mower.
2. Pulled up the blade deck for easy accessibility.
3. Removed the blades and sheared pins.
4. Replaced with new blades and shear pins.
5. Reassembled the deck to the mower body.
6. Started the mower and tested it out and it worked fantastic!
Could not have done it without the excellent parts diagrams, part numbers, pictures and super fast shipping. Replacement parts.com is my go to for all of my parts and repairs.
2. Pulled up the blade deck for easy accessibility.
3. Removed the blades and sheared pins.
4. Replaced with new blades and shear pins.
5. Reassembled the deck to the mower body.
6. Started the mower and tested it out and it worked fantastic!
Could not have done it without the excellent parts diagrams, part numbers, pictures and super fast shipping. Replacement parts.com is my go to for all of my parts and repairs.
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Engine would start cutting out and then it would quit running. Then it wouldn't start again until it cooled off.
Ron - June 3, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Wrench Set
Take the wires off of the carburetor solenoid and put a wrench between the solenoid and the carburetor Bowl and remove the solenoid. Then put the new one in its place. The way I figured it out that it needed a new solenoid I sprayed cold water on it to cool it off and then it would start right back up again. It would run fine until the solenoid got real hot again. I just change the pre-filter and the fuel filter because it needed it. I was glad two fine parts for my 16 year old craftsman lawn tractor to make it run like new again. I have run it for about 3 hours so far so good.
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Fuel getting into the oil from a bad carburetor.
Lance - January 24, 2016
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Be careful not to damage the small plastic insert from the throttle linkage on the carburetor and the other end of the throttle arm as these parts do not come with the kit.
To remove a carburetor and put a new one on is a easy job, will need a mm socket set. The engine on the lawn tractor started up first time with no problems.
To remove a carburetor and put a new one on is a easy job, will need a mm socket set. The engine on the lawn tractor started up first time with no problems.
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