SERVICE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! A damaged paper element (C) can allow dirt into the carburetor and can cause poor engine performance, engine damage or failure:
•DO NOT attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object.
•Replace element ONLY if very dirty.
•DO NOT use pressurized air to clean element.
•If element is damaged or the seal is cracked, replace.
9.Remove and replace filter element (C) ONLY if damaged or very dirty:
•S1642 Only - Remove rubber tube sleeve (D1).
•Remove wing nut (D).
•Carefully remove paper element (E) from air cleaner housing. REPLACE with NEW element.
10.Carefully remove element (C) from air cleaner housing. Replace with a NEW element.
11.Carefully clean air cleaner housing. Prevent any dirt from falling into carburetor.
12.Install precleaner onto new filter element and install into air cleaner housing.
13.Install cover. Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements - S2046
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To extend engine life, when operating mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, it may be necessary to check/replace air cleaner more frequently.
1.Lift hood.
2.Clean any dirt and debris from the air cleaner before removing cover.
A
B
3. Loosen knob (A) and remove cover (B).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent engine damage, DO NOT allow any foreign objects to fall into the carburetor air intake (C).
D
C
E
4.Avoid dropping anything into the carburetor air intake
(C). If anything falls into the carburetor air intake it MUST be remove.
5.Lift out filter cartridge (D) and foam precleaner (E).
6.Service precleaner:
•Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent.
•Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
•Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz.) of clean engine oil
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