Cub Cadet 159 cc OHV User Manual

13Section 6 — Maintenance
4. To clean foam element, wash in mild liquid detergent and
water. Squeeze or press the foam element to rinse out dirt
and water. Do not twist, this could damage or tear the foam
element. Allow to dry thoroughly before using. Oil the
foam element with a light engine oil.
5. Carefully place foam filter back into canister assembly and
reattach the rubber cap removed earlier.
6. Snap the carbon canister filter assembly back into place
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IMPORTANT: 
into the shroud to avoid interference with the autochoke
linkage.
Angled Nipple
Figure 6-5
7. 
the recoil starter housing back down and reattach the
outer engine shroud.
IMPORTANT: 
when re-installing the engine shroud. A pinched/kinked
vent line will cause the engine to stall.
Carbon Canister Filter Service
The foam carbon canister filter must be cleaned or replaced
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extremely dusty conditions.
1. Remove outer engine shroud (if equipped) and recoil
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Outer Engine
Shroud
Recoil Starter
Housing
Figure 6-3
2. Lift up inner engine shroud and carefully pull out carbon
canister filter assembly from under shroud as shown in

Inner Shroud
Foam Filter
Cap
Figure 6-4
3. Remove cap from end of canister and pull out round
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element or replace when damaged.

Cub Cadet 159 cc OHV Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	159 cc OHV
Category	Engine
Language	English