[ron and susan]

I cannot get the element out of my Donaldson air filter
on my kohler generator (yanmar powered) 12.5kw
(12.5CC067). When I remove front cover to remove the
element (P12_2510) it hits the structure at the front of the engine. Cannot pull element enough to one side to get it out.
Will I have to remove the whole canister assembly to get the filter out?
Is it hard to remove the canister?

Unfortunately the date on the old element is Oct 1988.
(not sure the photos worked, can't see on preview)
1988 Newell 8V92.