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SERVICE ENGINE
element (D) in the air cleaner housing.
b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent. Do not use oil.
c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess
water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
7. Inspect the paper filter element (D) without removing it.
If the paper filter element is damaged or dirty:
• Carefully remove the element from the air cleaner
housing.
8. Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt
from falling into carburetor.
9. Install new paper filter element.
10.Install foam precleaner on paper filter element.
11.Install air cleaner cover and push latch down to lock.
12.Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
(Model 17.542)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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5. Loosen knob (A) and remove cover.
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6. Inspect the foam precleaner (B) without removing it. If
the foam precleaner is dirty:
a. Remove it from the filter carefully, leaving the paper
element (C) in the air cleaner housing.
b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent.
c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess
water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
d. Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz) of clean engine oil
onto the precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute
the oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.
7. Inspect the paper filter element (C) without removing it.
If the element is damaged or dirty:
a. Remove wing nut (D).
b. Carefully remove the element from the air cleaner
housing.
c. Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any
dirt from falling into carburetor.
d. Install new paper filter element into air cleaner. Make
sure element is seated properly.
e. Install wing nut.
8. Install precleaner on paper element.
9. Install air cleaner cover. Do not overtighten.
10.Lower hood.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.
A
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can
enter the engine through a damaged filter element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping
against another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged
or the seal is cracked.
D
B
C