Dixon 965882001 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Air Filter
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air
lter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air lter, the
spark plugs can become fouled, disrupting operation.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air lter
regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for
the proper service interval).
Kawasaki Engine
Remove the plastic fastener on the top of 1.
the air lter cowling and remove the air lter
cowling.
Remove the foam rubber pre-lter and clean 2.
using a mild detergent. Squeeze dry with a
clean cloth.
Remove the wing nuts for the air lter and 3.
remove the paper lter. Tap the paper lter
against a xed surface to remove dust. If the
paper lter is still dirty, it must be replaced.
To ret the lter:
Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper 1.
lter is whole.
Mount the paper lter in the air lter housing 2.
and tighten the wing nuts.
Ret the pre-lter on the paper lter.3.
Replace the cowling over the air lter housing. 4.
Do not over tighten the plastic fastener.
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system
become very hot during operation.
There is a risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to
cool at least two (2) minutes.
8011-557
Remove pre-lter
8011-768
Remove the air lter cowling
8011-558
Remove paper lter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Do not use compressed air to clean the air
lter. Do not wash the paper lter. Do not oil
the paper lter.