Sears 580.768050 manual ServiceAir Cleaner, Clean Spark ArrestorScreen, 83083

ServiceAir Cleaner

Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyandmaybe damagedffyourunitusingadirtyaircleanerClean. orreplacetheaircleanerpaperfilleronceevery50 hoursofoperationoronceayear,whichevercomes

first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions. Clean foam pre-tiller every

25hours of operation or sooner under dusty conditions.

To clean or replace the air cleanercomponents:

•Loosen the two screws on the air cleaner cover. Remove the air cleaner cover.

Foam

Pra-Filter May

Stick to Cover

Remove the paper air filler and the foam pre-filler from the air cleaner cover.

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Pre-FIIter

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Paper

Filter

To clean or replace paper air filter:

A.Clean paper filler by tapping it gentlyon a solid surface. If the filler is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old filter properly.

Clean air cleaner cover.

Insert pre-filler intothe cover, then the paper air filler.

Reinstallthe air cleaner cover and tighten the two

(2) screws.

Clean Spark ArrestorScreen

The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichevercomes first.

Note: If you use yourcleaning system on any forest- covered, brush-coveredor grass-coveredunimproved land, it must have a spark arrestor. The spark arrestor must be maintainedin good condition by the owner/operator.

Clsen and inspectthe spark attester as follows:

Inspect the screen and replace it if it is tom, perforated or otherwise damaged. Do not use a defective , screen. If the screen is not damaged, clean it with'a chemical solvent.

If the spark arrestor is damaged, replace it as follows:

•Remove the four (4) screws that connect the heat shield to the muffler.

•Remove four.-(_4)screwsthat attach the spark arrestor screen.

•To clean or replace foam pre-filter:

A.Wash pre-filter in soapy water.

B.Squeeze pre-filterdry in clean cloth. Do not twist. If the pre-filler is stilldirty after washing and drying it, replace it with a new one.

Note: If you need to order a new air filter, please call 1-800-366-PART.

C.Apply enough engine oilto saturate the pre-filter.

D.Wrap the pre-filler in a clean dry clothand squeeze out the excess oil. Do not twist. Set the pre-filter aside.

•Replace damaged screen with new screen (p/n

83083).

•Reattach the spark arrestor screen and the heat shield.

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