Checking Air Filter Intake Hose

NOTE: All air filter hoses are checked similarly.

  1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

  2. Raise hood.

  3. NOTE: Inspect air intake system hoses and connections each time the air filter is changed, or at a minimum yearly.

    Visually inspect hose for cracks and wear. Squeeze hose to check for deterioration. Hose should not be hard and brittle, or soft or swollen.

    LV19356
    LV19356-UN-11OCT13

    4049 Engine

    LV19542
    LV19542-UN-28OCT13

    4066 Engine

    A - Hose

    B - Clamp (4 used)

    Check air intake hose (A).



  4. Tighten clamp (B) if necessary.

  5. Lower hood.

KN52281,100488A-19-20131029