a. Remove cover by pulling tab away from body while lifting
cover upward.
b. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If
either is present, service per preceding "TO SERVICE
FILTER(S)" instructions.
c. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.
d. Install paper filter in body. Install foam filter (if so equipped)
inside of cover.
e. Install cover by hooking slot of cover over the tab on the
body, push cover down, snapping cover onto the body.
6. AIR CLEANER "F"
a. Turn cover to the right (clockwise) to remove it and remove
paper filter from flange. Discard filter.
b. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
c. Insert new paper filter into cover.
d. Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
e. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the left
(counterclockwise) until cover locks securely in place. Cover
should be in vertical position.
AIR CLEANER TYPES
COVER
TAB
SLOT
PRESS HERE TO
REMOVE COVER
FOAM/
SCREEN
FILTER (IF
SO
EQUIPPED)
FOAM FILTER
TAB
AIR CLEANER A
COVER
NUT
PAPER
FILTER
FOAM
FILTER
BASE
AIR CLEANER B
AIR CLEANER C
FLANGE
SLOT
FILTER
RETAINER (2)
TAB
COVER
TURN COVER TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE) TO TIGHTEN;
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO REMOVE
COVER
FILTER
FOAM
FILTER
BODY
TAB
AIR CLEANER D
AIR CLEANER E
Figure 8
TAB (LIFT HERE TO REMOVE)
SLOT
MAINTENANCE (Continued)
ÃÃ AIR CLEANER:
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR
CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
A. TO SERVICE FILTER(S) (see Figure 8):
1. FOAM FILTER:
Clean and re-oil every three (3) months or every 25 operating
hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremely dusty condi-
tions.
a. Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze (don’t
twist) until all dirt is removed.
b. Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
c. Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (don’t twist) until com-
pletely dry.
d. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze (don’t twist) to distrib-
ute oil and remove excess oil.
2. PAPER OR FOAM/SCREEN FILTERS:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours, more often
if used in extremely dusty conditions.
Replacement filters are available at any Authorized Tecumseh
Service Outlet.
B. TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S):
1. AIR CLEANER A:
a. Remove cover by pressing in on side of body and lifting cover
upward.
b. Inspect filter for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is
present, service per preceding “TO SERVICE FILTER(S)”
instructions.
c. Clean inside of body and cover thoroughly.
d. Install filter(s) in body.
e. Install cover securely on body.
2. AIR CLEANER B:
a. Remove cover by pulling tab away from body while lifting
cover upward.
b. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either
is present, service per preceding "TO SERVICE FILTER(S)"
instructions.
c. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.
d. Install foam filter(s) and paper filter (if so equipped) in body.
e. Install cover by hooking slot of cover over tab on body. Push
cover down, snapping cover onto body.
3. AIR CLEANER C:
a. Remove wing nut and cover.
b. Slide foam filter off paper filter.
c. Inspect filters for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either
is present, service per preceding “TO SERVICE FILTER(S)”
instructions.
d. Remove nut and paper filter (if service is necessary).
e. Clean topside of base and inside of cover thoroughly.
f. Install paper filter and nut. Tighten nut finger tight and then
turn it one (1) more complete turn.
g. Slide foam filter over paper filter.
h. Install cover and wing nut. Tighten wing nut.
4. AIR CLEANER D:
a. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it and
filter from flange. Discard filter.
b. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
c. Insert new filter into cover.
d. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover
inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.
e. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the right
(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locked
around flange.
COVER
TAB (LIFT HERE TO REMOVE)
SLOT
FOAM
FILTER
FOAM
FILTER
BODY
TAB
SLOT
FLANGE
PAPER
FILTER
TABS
COVER
AIR CLEANER F
TURN COVER TO THE LEFT
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE) TO
TIGHTEN; CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE
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