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Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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Let engine cool.
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Z425
MXT005353-UN-08JUN13
All other models
Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover (A).
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Loosen two knobs (B) and remove cover.
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IMPORTANT: To prevent engine damage, do not allow any foreign
objects to fall into the carburetor air intake.
NOTE: During filter cartridge removal, any material or foreign
object that enters the air intake must be removed before replacement
of the cartridge.
MXAL47088-UN-16APR13
Z425
MXT005354-UN-08JUN13
All other models
Lift out filter cartridge (C) and inspect it for damage.
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IMPORTANT: 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.
Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the
foam precleaner is dirty:
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Remove it from the filter carefully.
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Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent.
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NOTE: Do not put engine oil on precleaner. Engine oil may wick
into the paper filter element and result in poor engine performance.
Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry
cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
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Replace the precleaner if damaged or missing.
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Inspect paper filter element. Replace the filter element if
damaged or dirty.
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Clean air cleaner base carefully. Prevent any dirt from falling
into carburetor or air intake tube.
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Install foam precleaner (D) mesh side up on paper filter element.
Position air filter in air filter base:
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Z425 install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are properly
seated and sealing the carburetor air intake area.
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All other models, install also on air intake tube (E). Align
air filter clamp on intake tube groove and tighten clamp by turning
thumbscrew clockwise until secure.
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Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten.