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 surface of the filter; use tal- cum powder or dry silicone lubricants if required for filter installation.
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Safety Filter
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.
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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
Radiator Screen and Cooling Fins
To prevent the engine from overheating and possible engine damage, clean grass clippings, chaff, and dirt from the fine mesh radiator intake screen daily. In certain mowing conditions (dry grass, leaves, tree “cotton”, etc.), it may be necessary to check and clean the screen several times during use to prevent engine overheating.
1.Lift to remove the screen. To clean the screen, wash with soapy water or blow out with com- pressed air.
2.Inspect the radiator cooling fins for material lodged in this area which would restrict cooling airflow. Use pressurized air or water to clean.
DO NOT use any tool, like a screwdriver or knife, to clean material out of the fins as this may damage the cooling fins. DO NOT use cold water on a hot radiator.
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