Paper Filter Removal And Replacement; Polyurethane Filter Removal And Service - Tecumseh TM SERIES Technician's Handbook

Paper Filter Removal and Replacement

1. Remove the polyurethane pre-filter (if equipped) from
the air filter.
2. Inspect the filter(s)
accumulation. (For the polyurethane pre-cleaner
service see step # 5 under "Polyurethane Filter
Removal and Service"). If either condition is present,
replace the paper type filter using the following steps.
3. Loosen the clamp and slide the clamp toward the air
filter (diag. 2-3).
4. Slide the air filter and clamp off the carburetor
adapter. Discard the old filter and keep the clamp.
5. Apply a thin layer of silicon sealant to the outside of
the air cleaner adapter.
6. Install the clamp on the new air filter, slide the filter
assembly onto the carburetor adapter as far as it will
go.
7. Slide the clamp as close to the carburetor as possible.
Tighten the clamp securely.

Polyurethane Filter Removal and Service

Kleen Aire® Air Cleaner, TC Type II or TM
1. Remove the cover by pulling outward on the tab (diag.
2-4). On the TC Type II/TM style engine, loosen the
two screws (diag. 2-5).
2. Remove screen A (if equipped), foam filter and
screen B from the air cleaner body (diag. 2-4). On TC
Type II/TM engines, remove the flocked screen and
the foam filter (diag. 2-5).
3. Inspect the flocked screen and foam filter for
discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either condition is
present, service the element or screen using the
following steps.
4. The flocked screen pre-filter may be cleaned by
blowing compressed air through the screen from the
back side. Replace the screen if this procedure does
not fully remove the accumulated particles.
5. Wash the polyurethane filter or polyurethane pre-filter
(used with paper air filters) in a detergent water
solution and squeeze (don't twist) until all dirt is
removed.
6. Rinse the polyurethane filter or polyurethane pre-filter
thoroughly in clean water. Wrap the filter in a clean
cloth and squeeze (don't twist) until completely dry.
7. Reassemble the filter assemblies per the illustrations.
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for discoloration or dirt
Hose Clamp
Screen A
Polyurethane Filter
TC TYPE II/TM
Air Cleaner
Housing
Poly Air-Cleaner
Poly Pre-Filter
Air Cleaner
Clamp
Carburetor Adapter
Carburetor
Screen B
Lock Nut
Washer
Fuel Tank
Flocked Screen
Air Cleaner Cover
Cover Screw
2-3
2-4
2-5