John Deere 6068 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service as Required
RG,RG34710,5594 –19–27JUL06–1/1
Replacing Single Stage Air Cleaner
RG11319A –UN–06SEP00
Single Stage Air Filter
RG11320 –UN–07SEP00
Installation of Single Stage Air Cleaner
A—Outlet Neck Clamp
B—Filter to Engine Overlap
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REPLACE air cleaner when air
restriction indicator shows a vacuum of
625 mm (25 in.) H
2
O, is torn, or visibly
dirty.
NOTE: This procedure applies to John Deere single stage
air cleaner kits. Refer to manufacturers’
instructions for servicing air cleaners not supplied
by John Deere.
1. If equipped, loosen body clamp.
2. Loosen clamp around outlet neck (A).
3. Remove air cleaner.
4. Install new filter so that overlap (B) of air cleaner outlet
neck and engine intake pipe is to specification below.
Specification
Air Cleaner Neck to Engine
Intake—Overlap 38 mm (1.5 in)..................................................................
5. Tighten neck clamp (A) to specification below.
Specification
Air Cleaner Neck Clamp—Torque 6.8 N•m (60 lb-in.).................................
IMPORTANT: Do NOT overtighten body clamp.
Overtightening may cause crushing of
air cleaner body. Tighten body clamp
only until snug.
6. If equipped, tighten body clamp until snug.
IMPORTANT: Whenever the air cleaner has been
serviced or removed, ALWAYS fully
depress the air restriction indicator
reset button (if equipped) to assure
accurate readings.
7. If equipped, fully depress air restriction indicator reset
button and release to reset indicator.
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