Dixon RAM 44 / 968999551 Replacing the Air Filter Briggs & Stratton Engine, Standard air filter

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Replacing the Air Filter - Briggs & Stratton Engine

Standard air filter

If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air filter, the spark plugs can become fouled disrupting operation.

For this reason, it is important to replace the air filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for the proper service interval).

Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out as follows:

WARNING!

The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation. Risk for burns if touched.

Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes.

1.Remove the air filter cowling

2.Remove the filter cartridge.

3.Remove the foam filter (pre-cleaner). Clean the foam filter with liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze it inside a clean absorbenth cloth.

4.Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove dust. If the paper filter is still dirty, it must be replaced.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not used compressed air to clean the air filter.

Do not wash the paper filter. Do not oil the paper filter.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please see the manual of the engine manufacturer for any additional instructions, including safety instructions.

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Remove filter

5.Wipe clean the inside of air filter housing.

6.Refit the foam filter (pre filter).

7.Mount the filter in the air filter housing.

8.Replace the cowling over the air filter housing.

Install filter

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Contents Operators manual Page OPERATOR’S Manual ContentsEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals Symbols and DecalsXxxx xxxxxx Repair work Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Risk of sparking Important Information TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls ControlsMotion Control Levers Parking BrakeTracking Seat adjustment boltsFuel Shut Off Valve Refueling Fuses By pass linkageHour Meter Ignition SwitchChoke Control Throttle Control Blade switchCutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OperationTraining Starting the Engine Before StartingDepress the control for disengaging the mower deck Set the choke control USE Full Throttle When Mowing To remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryRunning Mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjustedOperating on hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Moving by Hand Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Nance Once Maintenance Each Before After 100 Always use protective glasses when handling the battery BatteryTo clean battery and terminals Replacing batteryIgnition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake Standard air filter Replacing the Air Filter Briggs & Stratton EngineReplacing Heavy Duty Air Filter Kohler Replacing the Air Filter Honda Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures To replace deck belt Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Deck beltDeck belt installation IZT belt removal Belt installationIZT belt To replace IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle beltChecking the Blades Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Adjusting Cutting Height Adjusting the Mower DeckLeveling To adjust anti-scalp rollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Removal and installation of caster wheelMower is tracking to the left Tracking adjustmentTo adjust parking brake Mower is tracking to the rightChange transaxles transmission filters LubricationLubrication Lubrication ScheduleFront Wheel Bearings Lubricating the CablesLubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule Front Wheel MountEngine Oil Changing the Engine Oil Deck outer spindleChecking the Oil Level Transaxle Transmission Fluid Change Changing the Engine Oil FilterExpansion Tank Purging Procedures Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting GuideProblem Cause English-62 English-63 Winter Storage ServiceStorage StorageWiring Diagrams Technical Data Technical DataRAM 44 RAM 50 Productivity RAM MAG 44/968999615 RAM MAG 50/968999617 English-69 RAM MAG 44/968999650 RAM MAG 50/968999651 English-71 RAM MAG 50/968999561 Hand/Arm A8 20 m/s2 Whole Body A8 14 m/s2 Torque Specifications CE requirements Conformity CertificatesConformity Certificates USA requirementsAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Service JournalService Journal Delivery ServiceAfter the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service English-79 English-80 English-81 At Least Once Each Year Dixon ZTR Commercial / Residential Warranty Policy WarrantyPage Page Part No 131393R1 09/19/07

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