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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.
NOTES
ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt
accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Paper
Filter" instructions.
Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer
for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner.
I. Servicing Paper Filter
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 TecumsehPower Servicing
Dealer. Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your
air cleaner to remove and replace it.
NOTE
DO NOT clean or put oil on a paper filter.
II. Removal and Installation of Air Cleaner
1. Turn cover counterclockwise to remove.
See Figure 34.
2. Remove paper filter from flange.
3. Discard paper filter.
4. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
5. Insert new paper filter onto flange. See Figure 35.
6. Make sure flat side of air cleaner cover is facing engine
housing. See Figure 36.
7. Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
See Figure 37.
8. Push cover firmly against flange and turn clockwise
until cover locks securely in place; Again, cover flat
must be facing engine housing for proper operation.
9. Secure cover and be sure it is in position.
Figure 34. Air Cleaner Assembly
Figure 35. Paper Filter
Figure 36. Flat Side of Air Cleaner Cover
Figure 37. Tab Alignment
1. Paper Filter
2. Slots
3. Flange
4. Tabs
5. Cover
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Front View
Cover Flat Side
Faces Engine