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B. Cleaning/Replacing Air Filters
Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent
premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine
without complete air cleaner installed on engine. The filters
in the air cleaner periodically need to be cleaned or
replaced.
I. Servicing Foam Filters
Clean and re-oil foam filters every 3 months or every 25
operating hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremely
dusty conditions. After removing the filter, follow the
cleaning instructions below.
1. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press
(DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed.
2. Rinse thoroughly until water is clear.
3. Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until
completely dry.
4. Saturate with engine oil and press (DO NOT twist) to
distribute oil.
5. Remove excess oil.
II. Servicing Screens
1. Wash in a solution of water and detergent.
2. Rinse thoroughly in clear water. Air dry.
III. Air Filter Removal/Installation
1. Loosen filter cover by pulling tab outward. See Figure 20.
2. Remove the filter cover.
3. Remove the flocked screen.
4. Remove the foam filter.
5. Remove the spacer screen.
6. Thoroughly clean the inside of filter cover and filter
body.
7. Inspect screens and foam filter for discoloration or dirt
accumulation. If either is present, see “I. Servicing
Foam Filters” and/or “II. Servicing Screens”
instructions.
8. Install spacer screen.
9. Install foam filter.
10. Install flocked screen.
11. Install filter cover.
NOTE
Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner.
Figure 20. Air Filter
1. Carburetor
2. Filter Body
3. Spacer Screen
4. Foam Filter
5. Flocked Screen
6. Filter Cover
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