Air Filter Maintenance - Troy-Bilt TB75SS Operator's Manual

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
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before you clean or do any maintenance on it.
1. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21). Use a flat blade or
T20 Torx bit screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover from the engine by pushing up
and pulling back. Do not force.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Not maintaining the air
filter will VOID the warranty.
1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the
Air Filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter.
Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 22).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 23).
Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess
water. Allow it to dry completely.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the
filter (Fig. 24).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil
(Fig. 25).
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