Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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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), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. 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. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Knob
2. Air
cleaner cover
3. Cover nut
4. Cover
5.
Foam element
6. Paper element
7. Rubber seal
8. Air cleaner base
3. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper
element (Fig. 24).
4. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and
paper element (Fig. 24).
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 (do not wring).
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 25). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 25
1. Foam element 2. Oil