Husqvarna EZ5221KAA manual 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.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

8019-014

Remove filter

8019-015

Install filter

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