Maintenance Instructions | CLEANING |
4.Use a bright light inside the element to inspect for damage. Check the element very carefully for pin holes or other damage that will allow dirt to leak through the paper media. Replace element if necessary.
5.Check the condition and resilience of the radial sealing surface (inside of the open end) of the filter. Replace the filter if any cracks, tears, or other damage to the sealing surface are noted.
6.Use a clean, damp cloth and wipe the interior of the air cleaner canister clean. Use special care to clean both the inside and outside surfaces of the outlet tube.
IMPORTANT: Any dust left on the inside of the outlet tube will go into the engine and cause wear.
7.Check the outside surface of the outlet tube for smoothness and cleanness (this is the sealing surface).
8.Insert and seat the filter element carefully into the canister, applying pressure at the outer rim of the filter; not at the flexible center. Make sure the filter element is completely in place before installing the cover.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the cover latches to force the filter into the canister
NOTE: DO NOT use petroleum based lubri- cants on the sealing surfaces of the filter; use tal- cum powder or dry silicone lubricants if required for filter installation.
Outlet Tube
Canister 
Radial Sealing |
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| Filter Element |
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Air Filter Element Replacement
9.Install the cover with the word “TOP” properly oriented to the top of the canister. Give the cov- er a slight twist as it reaches the canister to make sure the tab inside the cover goes into a slot, otherwise the cover will not fit properly. Make sure both the top and bottom cover latch- es are securing the cover in place.
Cover Latch |
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Vacuator™ |
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Valve | Cover Latch |
Proper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover
10.Check the air intake hose for cuts, nicks, etc., and the hose clamps for tightness.
11.Reset the air restriction indicator (press button on bottom).
Engine Cooling System
Air Intake System
To prevent engine overheating and possible engine damage, clean grass clippings, chaff, and dirt from the rotating engine air intake screen after every 8 hours of operation. In certain mowing conditions (dry grass, leaves, tree “cotton”, etc.), it may be necessary to check and clean the screen several times each day to prevent engine overheating.
CAUTION
Operating the engine with a blocked air intake screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage from overheating.
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