Exmark QUEST QZS708GEM50200 Operator's Manual page 39

6. Separate the foam and paper elements.
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements:
Foam Element:
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
Do Not oil the element.
Important: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
3. Install the foam element on a clean paper element.
Paper Element:
1. Tap the paper element on a solid flat surface and
blow it out from the inside with compressed air
to remove dust and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal.
Important: Do not clean the paper element
with liquids, such as solvents, gasoline, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is
damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover of all dirt,
dust, and debris.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements:
Important: To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the complete foam and
paper air cleaner assembly installed.
1. Install the foam filter onto the paper filter.
Figure 29
2. Install the foam and paper filter onto the air
cleaner housing.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the two
knobs.
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Servicing the Air Cleaner–Exmark
708cc Engine
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly
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Maintenance
Figure 30
452cc Engine
(whichever comes
first)—Service the air
cleaner paper element
(more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)(Exmark 708cc
engine).
Every 200 hours/Every 2
years (whichever comes
first)—Replace the air
cleaner paper element
(more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)(Exmark 708cc
engine).
Every 25 hours/Monthly
(whichever comes
first)—Clean the air
cleaner foam element
(more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)(Exmark 708cc
engine).
Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes
first)—Replace the air
cleaner foam element
(more often in dusty, dirty
conditions)(Exmark 708cc
engine).
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