G
RASS
T
RIMMER
/B
RUSH
C
UTTER
O
PERATOR
'
S
M
ANUAL
23
B
A
AIR
FILTER
Level 1.
Tools required:
25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush
Parts required:
REPOWER
TM
Tune-Up Kit
NOTE
Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to
cleaning air
fi
lter.
1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air
intake grid.
2. Remove
air
fi
lter cover (A). Brush dirt from inside cover and away
from edges of air
fi
lter.
3. Check
air
fi
lter seal for tight
fi
t with air
fi
lter case.
4. Remove
air
fi
lter (B) from case. Use care to prevent dirt and debris
from falling into air
fi
lter case.
5. Inspect
fi
lter element and seal. Replace
fi
lter if any of these prob-
lems are present:
•Air
fi
lter seal does not
fi
t tightly against case
•Air
fi
lter seal is distorted, worn, or damaged
•Air
fi
lter element has holes or other damage
•Air
fi
lter element is saturated with dirt
•Air
fi
lter element is soaked with fuel mix
6. If
air
fi
lter is in good condition and can be cleaned and reused,
lightly brush debris from air
fi
lter element, or blow
fi
lter element
clean using low pressure (40 psi or less) compressed air directed at
inside of
fi
lter.
IMPORTANT
When using compressed air, always direct air stream at inside sur-
face of
fi
lter so dust and debris will be blown out of
fi
lter. Keep air
nozzle 6 - 8 inches away from
fi
lter to prevent damage to
fi
lter.
7. Install
air
fi
lter in case, and replace cover.
NOTICE
Actual replacement interval for air
fi
lter depends on operating con-
ditions. Operation in dustier applications requires more frequent
cleaning and replacement. Continued operation with a damaged
or excessively dirty
fi
lter will allow dirt and debris to enter engine,
and result in poor performance, rapid engine wear, and premature
engine failure.