Air Cleaner - Briggs & Stratton 12C700 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER

All engines have an air cleaner cartridge. The cartridge is
either flat or oval (see illustrations). In addition, some
engines have a pre-cleaner.
CARTRIDGE
CARTRIDGE
P/N 491588
OR P/N 5043
PRE-CLEANER
P/N 493537
ASSEMBLE SO
CARTRIDGE LIP
TOUCHES BASE
IN DIRECTION
SHOWN
PRE-CLEANER LIP
Flat Air Cleaner
REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING FLAT AIR
CLEANER
[1] Loosen screw and tilt cover down.
[2] Remove air cleaner.
[3] Re-install clean (or new) air cleaner assembly inside
cover. Lip of pre-cleaner (if equipped) must be at
bottom of cartridge pleats.
[4] Insert cover's tabs into slots in bottom of base.
[5] Tilt cover up into place and tighten screw.
CLEANING FLAT/OVAL PRE-CLEANERS AND
CARTRIDGES
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to
clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage
cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
Pre-cleaner
To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from
cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Air dry
thoroughly. Do not oil. Re-assemble dry pre-cleaner on
clean cartridge.
Cartridge
To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side on a flat
surface.
TABS AND SLOTS
LIP
BASE
COVER
SCREW
Ì Ì Ì
Ì Ì Ì
PRE-CLEANER
Ì Ì Ì
273185
BASE
Oval Air Cleaner
REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING OVAL AIR
CLEANER
[1] Loosen two screws and lift off cover.
[2] Remove air cleaner assembly (pre-cleaner, if
equipped, and cartridge) from base.
[3] Re-install clean (or new) air cleaner assembly in base.
Air cleaner must fit securely in base.
[4] Place cover over air cleaner and tighten screws.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
FUEL FILTER
PART NO. 298090
OR 5018
FUEL HOSE CLAMPS
WARNING
12
2 SCREWS
COVER
CARTRIDGE
P/N 497725
ASSEMBLE SO THAT
CARTRIDGE LIP
SITS INSIDE BASE
[1] Disconnect spark plug
wire and keep away from
spark plug.
[2] Drain fuel tank or close
fuel shut-off valve before
replacing fuel filter.
Otherwise, fuel can leak
out, creating a fire/explo-
sion hazard.