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D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner
Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent
premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine
without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air
cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced.
NOTE
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for
Tecumseh Air Cleaner Part Numbers.
I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter
Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operat-
ing hours. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty condi-
tions. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning
instructions below:
1.
Wash in warm water and detergent solution then
press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed.
2.
Rinse thoroughly until water is clear.
3.
Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist)
until completely dry.
NOTE
DO NOT oil foam pre-filter.
4.
Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter.
II. Servicing Paper Filters
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced
once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if
used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters
are available at an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer.
NOTE
DO NOT clean a paper filter.
III. Filter Removal/Installation
1. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. See
Figure 19.
2. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward.
3. Remove fasteners.
4. Remove and inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt
accumulation. If either is present, see “Servicing
Filters” instructions.
5. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.
6. Install paper filter.
7. Install fasteners.
8. Install foam pre-filter.
9. Install cover by pushing down onto body securely.
10. Install wing nuts and tighten securely.
Figure 19. Air Cleaner Assembly
1. Body
2. Paper Filter
3. Fasteners
4. Foam Pre-Filter
5. Air Cleaner Cover
6. Wing Nuts
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2
3
4
5
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