Troy-Bilt 13101-GTX 16 manual Maintenance continued, Engine Air Intake Screen, Engine Air Cleaner

Maintenance (continued)

4.Close oil drain valve (L). Place cap on oil drain tube. Install side panel.

Engine Air Intake Screen

STOP ENGINE BEFORE CLEANING AIR SCREEN! Check engine air intake screen (C, Fig. 7-1) for debris and clean regularly.

A dirty air screen and engine can reduce airflow and cause the engine to overheat. See the engine manual for more specific information.

Engine Air Cleaner

IMPROPER AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE.

1.Clean dirt from around the air cleaner cover. Unscrew knob or unlatch clips (D, Fig. 7-1) and remove cover.

Pre-cleaner:Service pre-cleaner

E

F

G

Fig. 7-2

(E, Fig. 7-2) every 25 hours of operation (more often under dusty or dirty conditions). Refer to the engine manual for part number.

Paper Element: Under normal conditions, service paper element (G, Fig. 7-2) every 100 hours of operation. Replace paper element when no longer serviceable. Refer to the engine manual for replacement part number.

Service Pre-cleaner:

2.Slide foam pre-cleaner (E) off paper element (G).

3.Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.

4.Rinse foam pre-cleaner and wrap in cloth. Squeeze dry. Do not wring.

5.Saturate foam pre-cleaner in clean engine oil. Squeeze to distribute and remove excess oil.

Service Paper Element:

6.Remove wing nut (F) and paper element (G).

DO NOT ALLOW DIRT TO FALL INTO THE ENGINE.

7.Clean element by gently tapping it on a flat surface. Do not damage gasket surfaces on paper element.

Do not use petroleum solvents, oil or pressurized air to clean paper element.

8.Place cleaned (or new) paper element

(G)on engine. Secure with wing nut

(F).Install cleaned, oiled foam pre- cleaner (E) over paper element.

9.Install cover and screw in knob or latch clips (D, Fig. 7-1) down.

Fuel Filter

Replace fuel filter every 100 operating hours. See engine manual or your dealer for more specific information and fuel filter replacement specifications. To access fuel filter, unscrew and remove knobs (J, Fig.

7-3). Remove left side panel. Fuel filter (K, Fig. 7-4) is located along the fuel line, extending from the fuel tank. This filter is disposable. Replace when dirty.

To Replace Fuel Filter:

1.Shut off in-line valve under fuel tank.

2.Remove filter (K) from fuel line.

3.Install new fuel filter.

4.Open in-line valve after replacement.

J
Fig. 7-3
M	K

L

Fig. 7-4

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