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Air Cleaner
All engines have a foam air cleaner element.
Replace element if very dirty or damaged.
CAUTION
Air cleaner filter element must be oiled or engine
damage will occur.
Style 2
COVER
FILTER
ELEMENT
BASE
CUP
Style 1
TO REPLACE FILTER:
• Remove screw.
• Carefully remove air cleaner to prevent debris from falling into carburetor.
• Take air cleaner apart and clean all parts. Wash Oil-Foam element in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a
clean cloth. Saturate
Oil-Foam element in engine oil and squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
• Install Oil-Foam element and cup, if equipped, in base.
Note: On Style 2 air cleaner, install element so lip extends over edge of body to form
protective seal when cover is assembled.
• Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
Air Cooling System
Grass or chaff may clog engine’s air cooling system,
especially after prolonged service cutting tall, dry grass.
Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning
to prevent overheating and engine damage.
R
EMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING COVER/ BLOWER
HOUSING
[1] Remove 2 screws from cover (if equipped) and lift
cover straight until tab clears.
[2] Remove 3 screws and blower housing.
Note: Do not loosen 2 band brake bracket screws. Do
not bend or remove flywheel guard.
[3] Clean areas shown.
[4] Reinstall blower housing and cover (if equipped).
SCREW
TAB
Cover / Blower Housing
REMOVE
PLASTIC
COVER
MODEL
100000
REMOVE
BLOWER
HOUSING
Air Cooling System
DO NOT
BEND OR
REMOVE
KEEP AREAS
WITHIN HEAVY LINE
CLEAR OF ALL DEBRIS
DO NOT LOOSEN
BAND BRAKE SCREWS
SCREWS
COVER
SCREWS
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