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2. Remove the cover (B, Figure 18).
3. To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully
remove the foam element (C, Figure 18) from the air filter
base.
4. Wash the foam element (C, Figure 18) in liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze dry the foam element in a clean
cloth.
5. Saturate the foam element (C, Figure 18) with clean
engine oil. To remove the excess engine oil, squeeze the
foam element in a clean cloth.
6. Install the foam element (C, Figure 18) onto the air filter
base.
7. Install the cover (B, Figure 18) and secure with
fastener(s) (A).
Paper Air Filter
1. Loosen the fastener(s) (A, Figure 19).
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2. Remove the cover (B, Figure 19).
3. To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully
remove the pre-cleaner (D, Figure 19) and the filter (C)
from the air filter base.
4. Remove the pre-cleaner (D, Figure 19), if equipped, from
the filter (C).
5. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter (C, Figure 19) on a
hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with
a new filter.
6. Wash the pre-cleaner (D, Figure 19), if equipped, in liquid
detergent and water. Allow the pre-cleaner to throughly
air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
7. Assemble the dry pre-cleaner (D, Figure 19), if equipped,
to the filter (C).
8. Install the filter (C, Figure 19) and the pre-cleaner (D), if
equipped, onto the air filter base. Make sure the filter fits
securely on the air filter base.
9. Install the cover (B, Figure 19) and secure with the
fastener(s) (A). Make sure the fastener(s) is tight.
Check Safety Interlock System
1. Start the mower.
2. Release the blade control. The engine must stop within 3
seconds.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not use the
mower. Bring the mower to an authorized dealer for service.
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