Cub Cadet 3208 Operator's Manual page 31

Changing The Air Cleaner
Knobs
Washers
Air Cleaner
Cover
Foam Precleaner
Paper Element
Air Cleaner Base
Figure 29
Check the air cleaner daily or before
starting the engine. Check for loose or
damaged components and check the
condition of the filter element. Remove
any buildup of dirt and debris in the air
cleaner housing.
See Figure 29 for assembly of the
Aircleaner elements.
WARNING:
Operating the
engine with loose or dam-
aged air cleaner components
will allow unfiltered air into the
carburetor, causing extensive
wear and eventual failure of
the engine.
Servicing The Precleaner
Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner
more often under extremely dusty or
dirty conditions. See Figure 29.
• Remove the aircleaner cover knobs
and cover.
• Remove the foam precleaner by
sliding it up off the paper element.
• Wash the precleaner in warm water
with detergent. Rinse the precleaner
thoroughly until all traces of the
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze
out (do not wring) excess water in a
dry cloth. Allow the precleaner to air
dry.
• Saturate the foam precleaner with
new engine oil. Squeeze out all
excess oil in a dry cloth.
• Reinstall the foam precleaner over
the paper element.
• Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Secure with the cover knobs
Servicing The Paper Element
Inspect an replace the paper element
as necessary. See Figure 29.
• Remove the air cleaner cover knob
and remove the cover.
• Remove the foam precleaner by
sliding it up off the paper element.
• Lift out the paper air filter element.
• Do not wash the paper element or
use pressurized air, as this will
damage the element. Replace a
dirty, bent or damaged element.
Handle new elements carefully; do
not use if the sealing surfaces are
bent or damaged.
• When servicing the air cleaner,
check the air cleaner body. Make
sure it is secured and not bent or
damaged. Replace all damaged air
cleaner components.
• Reinstall the paper element and
foam precleaner. Reinstall the air
cleaner cover and secure with the
cover knobs and washers.
IMPORTANT:
Properly cleaned
and installed air cleaner elements
significantly contribute to prolonging
engine life.
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