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5. Unscrew the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner
assembly (Fig. 32).
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 32).
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Figure 32
1. Engine
2. Cover
3. Wing nut
4. Foam element
5. Paper element
6. Cover knob
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.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
Cleaning the Paper Element
Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper element;
brushing forces the dirt into the fibers.
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.
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust
and dirt (Fig. 32).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to
the rubber seal.
3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or dirty.
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. 32).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Fig. 32).
3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the
cover knob (Fig. 32).
Servicing the Engine Oil
Service Interval/Specification
Change the engine oil:
• After the first 8 operating hours
• After every 100 operating hours
Note: Change the oil more frequently when the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, or SJ)
Crankcase Capacity: 58 ounces (1.7 liter) with the filter
removed; 51 ounces (1.5 liter) without the filter removed
Viscosity: Refer to the table below
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 33) so that dirt
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine.