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2

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1.

Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and

 

remove the air cleaner cover (See Figure 23).

2.

Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the

 

paper element (See Figure 23).

3.

Remove the wing nut and element cover plate,

 

then lift out the paper air filter element.

4.

Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized

 

air, as this will damage the element. Replace a

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1.

Air Cleaner Cover

5.

Paper Element

2.

Wing Nut

6.

Foam Precleaner

3.

Element Cover

7.

Air Cleaner Base

4.

Rubber Grommet

 

 

Figure 23. Air Cleaner Assembly

2.Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the paper element (See Figure 23).

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.

Servicing the Paper Element

Inspect the paper element before each use. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions) replace the element.

dirty, bent or damaged element. Handle new

elements carefully; do not use if the sealing

surfaces are bent or damaged.

5. When servicing the air cleaner, check the air

cleaner base. Make sure it is secured and not bent

or damaged. Also check the element cover for

damage or improper fit. Replace all damaged air

cleaner components.

6. Inspect the rubber grommet (See Figure 23) for

deterioration, cracks, and for a snug fit on the air

cleaner stud. Replace if damaged or worn.

7. Reinstall the paper element, foam precleaner,

element cover, wing nut and air cleaner cover.

Make certain the cover retaining knob is tightened

securely.

Properly cleaned and installed air cleaner elements significantly contribute to prolonging engine life.

CLEANING ENGINE

This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must be able to circulate freely through the flywheel screen, blower housing, and cooling shrouds, and over the cooling fins of the cylinder head and cylinder block. Regularly check these areas for accumulated dirt and debris to prevent engine overheating and possibly causing extensive engine damage. Every 100 hours of operation, remove the blower housing and cooling shrouds to clean the cooling surfaces of the engine. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

Regularly clean the outside and inside of the side panel screens, the dash intake screen and the grille to ensure adequate air flow for cooling the engine.

NOTE

This machine is designed to cool properly with the side panels in place. Operating without the panels could cause premature accumulation of dirt and debris on the engine, resulting in inadequate cooling.

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Cub Cadet 2176 Air Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing Nut, Element Cover Air Cleaner Base Rubber Grommet, Cleaning Engine

2176 specifications

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