Operator's Manual

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Servicing the Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Clean after every 100 operating hours.
Replace after every 200 operating hours or yearly,
whichever comes first.
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 PTO and move the control levers to the
neutral locked position and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unlatch the two
side latches and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 20).
4. Carefully remove the foam element from the paper
element (Fig. 20).
5. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
1. Cover
2. Foam element
3. Paper element
4. Wing nut
5. Air cleaner base
6. Latches
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). Allow the element to air dry.
C. Soak the element in new engine oil. (Fig. 21).
Squeeze the element to remove excess oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 21
1. Foam element 2. Oil
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 22).
B. 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 22
1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal