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Servicing the Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Raise the seat
2. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the knob
and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Wing nut
2. Cover
3. Filter
4. Pre-filter
5. Filter Base
4. Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper
element (Fig. 10).
5. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and paper
element (Fig. 10).
Cleaning the Foam Element
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 (do not
wring).
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element (Fig. 11).
Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 11
1. Foam element 2. Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt (Fig. 12).
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, or cannot be
cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 12
1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. 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. 10).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
(Fig. 10).
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