Air Cleaner - Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER

CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge;
solvents will dissolve cartridge.
FLAT AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
[1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward
engine.
[2] Remove air cleaner cover.
[3] Carefully lift air cleaner cartridge and pre-cleaner, if
equipped, from blower housing.
Note: To clean pre-cleaner, wash in soapy water. Squeeze
dry in a clean cloth. DO NOT OIL.
[4] Clean base of air cleaner cartridge area carefully to
prevent debris from entering engine.
[5] Place air cleaner pre-cleaner, if equipped, and cartridge
into blower housing. Cartridge must fit securely in base.
[6] Align tabs on cover with slots of blower housing and
replace cover.
[7] Hook handle and close cover.
WARNING
If filters, or covers are not installed
correctly serious injury or death
could result from backfire. Do not
attempt to start your engine with
them removed.
EXTENDED LIFE SERIESE CARTRIDGE ONLY
This filter,
IF STAMPED
'WASHABLE', can
be washed with
warm water and
mild soap.
IMPORTANT:
Rinse in tap water
with SCREEN side
up allowing dirt
and debris to filter
out.
Leave filter to dry
overnight before
reinstalling.
SLOTS
12
CARTRIDGE
PRE-CLEANER
(if equipped)
COVER
TABS