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Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean and 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 PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and 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. 26).
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Figure 26
1.
Knob
2.
Air cleaner cover
3.
Foam element
4.
Wing nut
5.
Paper element
6.
Stud
7.
Air cleaner base
3. Remove the wing nut and slide the foam and paper air
cleaner assembly off of the stud (Fig. 26).
4. Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper
element (Fig. 26).
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. Put oil on the element (Fig. 27). Squeeze the
element to distribute the oil.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 27
1.
Foam element
2.
Oil
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 28).
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 28
1.
Paper element
2.
Rubber seal
