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Air cleaner service
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air
cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will
result.
2.
PAPER ELEMENT
WING NUTS
AIR CLEANER COVER
FOAM ELEMENT
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent
carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more
frequently when operating the mower in extremely dusty areas.
Inspection:
Remove the elements from their holder. Separate the foam and paper
elements of the engine side filter.
Carefully check the elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged.
Cleaning:
Foam element
Clean in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly. Or
clean in high flashpoint solvent and allow to dry. Dip the element in
clean engine oil and squeeze out all the excess. The engine will smoke
during initial startup if too much oil is left in the foam.
Paper element
Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove
excess dirt, or blow compressed air through the filter from the inside
out. Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the
fibers.
If you cannot unclog the element with the above procedure, replace it.
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