6.Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill the transmission case until the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 21).

TRANSMISSION

OIL FILTER

Figure 23

7.Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the oil fill port.

8.Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks and re-check the oil level in the transmission case.

CAUTION

The oil fill plug/dipstick MUST BE INSTALLED SECURELY INTO THE FILL PORT AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING.

AIR CLEANER

Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for loose or damaged components and check the condition of the filter element. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air cleaner housing.

NOTE

Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components will allow unfiltered air into the carburetor; causing extensive wear and eventual failure of the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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COVER W/KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WING NUT

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COVER PLATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FOAM PRECLEANER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PAPER ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GROMMET SEAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RETAINING RING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BASE BACKPLATE

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CARRIAGE BOLT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 24. Air Cleaner Assembly.

Servicing the Precleaner

Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner at one month intervals or after every 10 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions), whichever occurs first.

1.Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and remove the air cleaner cover (See Figure 24).

2.Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the paper element (See Figure 24).

3.Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of the detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out (do not wring) excess water in a dry cloth. Allow the precleaner to air dry.

4.Saturate the foam precleaner with new engine oil. Squeeze out all excess oil.

5.Reinstall the foam precleaner over the paper element.

6.Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with the retaining knob.

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Cub Cadet 2166 manual AIR Cleaner, Servicing the Precleaner