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PAPER AIR FILTER
COVER
AIR FILTER BASE
FOAM PRE-CLEANER
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects can cause serious injury
or kill the operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never start or operate the lawn mower
unless one of the following is true:
-
The discharge tunnel plug is locked
securely in the discharge tunnel.
- The grass bag is locked in place.
- The optional side discharge chute is
locked in place.
The discharge tunnel door is locked in
place.
4.5 Servicing the Air Filter
For Kawasaki Units:
Service Interval: Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every 300 operating
hours. (more frequently in dusty conditions)
NOTE: Do not operate the engine without the air filter assembly; extreme engine
damage will occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig 2 & 3).
3. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly.
4. Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required.
NOTE: Do not try to clean a paper air filter.
5. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild detergent and water, then blot
it dry (Fig 16).
Figure 16