Husqvarna Pro 18 AWD Replacing the Fuel Filter, Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter, Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter mounted on the supply line after every 100 hours (once per season) or more frequently if it is clogged.

Replace the filter as follows:

1. Open the engine cover.

2. Move the hose clamps away from the filter. Use a pair of flat pliers.

3.Pull the filter loose from the hose ends.

4.Push the new filter into the hose ends. Position the filter with the ”FLOW” arrow pointing up

towards the fuel pump. If necessary, a soap	8009-146
solution can be applied to the ends of the filter
to simplify assembly.
5. Move the hose clamps back toward the filter.

Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter

Check regularly that the fuel pump’s air filter is not clogged by dirt.

The filter can be cleaned using a brush, if necessary.

1. Remove the two screws holding the fuel pump.

2. Move the pump to one side without loosening the hoses and brush clean the filter.

3. Replace the fuel pump.

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Air Supply Exhaust Pipe

Cleaning the Pulse Air Filter

1.Fold up the engine cover.

2.Loosen the four snap catches, remove the cover, and remove the filter.

3.Blow the filter clean with compressed air.

Replace the filter if it is damaged or cannot be blown clean.

4.Place the filter back in the cover and fasten the cover with the snap catches. Replace the engine cover.

Checking the Transmission Air Intake

Check to ensure that the transmission’s air intake in the transmission cover is not clogged.

Remove the transmission cover and clean any grass cuttings from the transmission’s cooling fins if necessary.

Cooling is impaired if the air intake is blocked or the transmission housing is dirty, this can result in damage to the transmission.

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