Checking Air Filter Hose

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

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

2. Raise hood.

3. NOTE: Visually inspect hose for cracks and wear. Squeeze hose to check for deterioration. Hose should not be hard and brittle, nor soft or swollen.

   
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   A - Hose

   B - Upper Clamp

   C - Lower Clamp

   Check air intake hose (A).

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4. Tighten upper (B) and lower (C) clamps if necessary.

5. Lower hood.