Cub Cadet SC2450 - Service the Air Cleaner Element

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14. PERIODIC SERVICE
Sc2450 Operator’s Manual
■ Service the Air Cleaner Element
●Touching hot surfaces can lead to skin burn. If
the engine has been running, the engine and its
components will remain hot. Before servicing,
allow the engine to cool off.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage.
●A damaged cleaner element may fail to catch dirt
and dust, and contaminants can enter the engine:
• NEVER wash the air cleaner element.
• NEVER attempt to clean the air cleaner element
by tapping against another object.
• ALWAYS replace the air cleaner element when it
is contaminated, damaged or the seal is cracked.
1. Park the tractor safely and securely.
2. Allow the engine to cool off.
3. Open the hood.
4. Release the two latches that secure the canister
cover to the air cleaner canister.
●When removing the air cleaner canister cover
or the air cleaner element, be careful not to
injure hand.
5. While holding down the electric cable, unlock the
latch hooks from the air cleaner canister and
remove the canister cover.
(A) Latch hook
(B) Air cleaner canister
(C) Latches
(D) Air cleaner canister cover
(E) Cleaner element
6. Slightly raise the bottom of the canister.
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(B)
(D)
(C)
(A)
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(E)