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Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil
change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil
on page 20.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 15) gasket surface.
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Figure 15
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the
replacement filter (Fig. 15).
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter; then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Fig. 15).
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the fill hole. Check the oil level; refer
to steps 8 and 9 of Checking the Oil Level on page 20.
6. Close the hood.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Foam Element: Clean after every 25 operating hours, or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
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5. Open the hood.
6. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air
cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine
(Fig. 16). Remove the air cleaner cover.
Figure 16
1. Air cleaner cover
7. Carefully slide the paper element and foam element
from the blower housing (Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1. Paper element
2. Foam element
3. Air cleaner cover
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element:
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do not
oil the element.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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2. Air cleaner cover handle
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