Replace Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters

Primary Engine Air Filter

IMPORTANT: Replace the primary engine air filter after cleaning it five times or after 2 years of operation, whichever occur first.

1. Park the machine and shut off the engine.

2. Remove the ignition key from the key switch.

3. Access the engine compartment. (See Access Engine Compartment in Access to Service Points section.)

4. Pull out the lock end (A) and push the lock (B) downward.

   
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   A - Lock End

   B - Lock

   C - Cover

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5. Open the cover (C).

6. Carefully pull out the primary engine air filter from the engine air filter housing.

7. Clean out all the dirt and debris from inside the engine air filter housing.

8. Install a new primary engine air filter into the housing.

   NOTE: Insert the primary engine air filter with the arrows on the decal pointing to the housing.

9. Lower the cover (C) and secure it in place with the lock (B).

IMPORTANT: If the primary air filter is replaced due to damage, replace the secondary air filter at the same occasion regardless its condition.

IMPORTANT: NEVER run the engine without the primary engine air filter.

Secondary Engine Air Filter

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to clean the secondary engine air filter.

Replace the secondary engine air filter at every fifth change of the primary engine air filter, or after 2 years, whichever occur first.

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IMPORTANT: To avoid air intake system contamination, install a new secondary air filter immediately after removing the old filter.

To access the secondary air filter, remove the primary engine air filter first.