Operator's Manual
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Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and
remove the key.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then chock or block tires.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage (Fig. 26).
4. Remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 26).
5. Unscrew the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner
assembly (Fig. 26).
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element
(Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Engine
2. Cover
3. Wing nut
4. Foam element
5. Paper element
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
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. 26).
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the 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. 26).
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base
and secure it with the nut (Fig. 26).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure the retaining
locks (Fig. 26).
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 SE/CC, 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