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Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the engine off.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover
nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 27).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 27).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 27).
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1. Cover and nut
2. Wing nut
3. Foam element
4. Washer and grommet
5. Paper element
6. Air cleaner base
Cleaning the Foam Elements
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig. 28).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Note: Excess oil in the foam element restricts the air flow
through the element and may reach the paper filter and clog
it.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 28
1. Foam element 2. Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element
Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper element;
brushing forces the dirt into the fibers.
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt (Fig. 29).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged, defective, or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 29
1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air
cleaner element (Fig. 27).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
(Fig. 27).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts
(Fig. 27).