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Maintenance
Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean and re-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.
Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2.
Clean around the air cleaner cover to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing damage
(Fig. 14).
3.
Carefully slide the foam element off the paper
element (Fig. 14).
4.
Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and
paper element (Fig. 14).
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3
5
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Figure 14
1. Air cleaner cover and
knob
2. Wing nut
3. Cover
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2
4
6
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4. Foam element
5. Paper element
6. Rubber seal
7. Air cleaner base
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1.
Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean,
rinse it thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth.
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 15). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 15
1. Foam element
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2. Oil
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