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.

   
   LV17609-UN-30APR13

   A - Hose

   B - Upper Clamp

   C - Lower Clamp

   Check air intake hose (A).

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

5. Lower hood.