Air Cleaner - Briggs & Stratton Quantum 120000 Series 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.
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.
REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING FLAT AIR
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
[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.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
TABS AND SLOTS
LIP
BASE
COVER
SCREW
CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or
solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can
damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve car-
tridge.
REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING OVAL AIR
CLEANER
Ì Ì Ì
Ì Ì Ì
PRE-CLEANER
273185 Ì Ì Ì
BASE
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.
FUEL FILTER
PART NO. 298090
OR 5018
FUEL HOSE CLAMPS
[1] Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away
from spark plug.
[2] Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve be-
fore replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can
leak out, creating a fire/explosion hazard.
12
2 SCREWS
COVER
CARTRIDGE
P/N 497725
ASSEMBLE SO THAT
CARTRIDGE LIP
SITS INSIDE BASE