Servicing Air Cleaner Elements

Dirt and debris can enter the engine when removing the air cleaner elements. Service elements only when red signal is in view in window of air restriction indicator with engine off.

Servicing Primary Air Cleaner Element:

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

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Remove hood.

4. 
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   Release latches (A) and remove air cleaner canister cover (B).

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5. 
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   Remove and discard primary element (C). Replace with new primary element.

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6. Install air cleaner canister cover with rubber dust unloading valve pointing downward.

7. Check instruction molded into canister cover for proper installation.

8. Hook latches onto cover.

9. 
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   Push reset button (D) on air restriction indicator.

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10. Start engine. Allow engine to run approximately one minute at maximum throttle speed.

11. Stop engine.

12. Check air restriction indicator.

    • If window (E) is clear, no air cleaner service is required.
    • If window (E) shows fully red, secondary air cleaner element requires immediate service.
    
    

Servicing Secondary Air Cleaner Element:

1. Remove air cleaner canister cover.

2. Remove primary air cleaner element.

3. 
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   Remove and discard secondary air cleaner element (A). Replace with a new secondary air cleaner element.

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4. Install primary air cleaner element.

5. Replace air cleaner canister cover.

6. Push reset button (B) on air restriction indicator.

7. Install hood.