Maintenance
2.
Remove the cover to access the air cleaner
element (see Figure 35).
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Figure 35
1.
Cover
3.
Paper element
2.
Air cleaner base
4.
Precleaner
3.
Remove the precleaner and paper element.
4.
Remove the element, and gently tap the element
to dislodge dirt.
Note:
Do Not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Note:
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element.
Handle the new element carefully; do not use if
the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.
5.
Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent,
rinse, and air dry.
6.
Lightly oil the precleaner with new engine oil and
squeeze out excess oil.
7.
Clean the air cleaner base as required, and check
the condition.
8.
Install the precleaner over the paper element.
9.
Install the precleaner and paper element onto the
air cleaner base.
10.
Install the cover, and secure it with the latches.
Checking the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
and run the engine; engine damage may result.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control switch, stop the engine, engage
parking brake, and remove the key.
2.
Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool
so the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
3.
To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of
the engine, clean the area around the oil fill
cap/dipstick before removing it.
4.
Check the engine oil level.
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Figure 36
5.
If the level is low, wipe off the area around the oil
fill cap, remove cap/dipstick and add oil to the “F”
(FULL) mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle
Premium Engine Oil is recommended; refer to
the following information for an appropriate API
rating and viscosity. Always check the level with
the dipstick before adding more oil.
Do Not
overfill.
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