Air Filter Service - MTD 547cc Operator's Manual

Add Oil
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
1. Wipe around dipstick cap and tube with a clean cloth to
remove any debris. See Figure 6-3.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with a cloth.
3. Pour oil into the dipstick tube. Do not over fill. With an oil
filter change the high level amount of oil for this engine is
1700 ml (57.48 fl-oz.).
4. Install dipstick and turn to locked position before starting
engine.
5. Start engine. Allow to run for a few seconds and then shut
down the engine.
6. Check the oil level. See Checking Oil Level section.

Air Filter Service

Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every
100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty
conditions.
WARNING:
solvents for cleaning the air filter element. A fire or
explosion could result.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid
engine wear will result.
1. Unscrew a 1/4 turn and remove the thumb screws.
12 S 6 — M
ection aintenance
Figure 6-3
Never use gasoline or low flash point
2. Remove the air filter cover. See Figure 6-4.
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Thumb
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
Figure 6-4
3. Pull up on an angle and then forward to remove the air
filter. See Figure 6-5.
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Figure 6-5
4. Remove the foam pre-filter from around the paper air
filter. See Figure 6-6. Replace paper element when dirty or
damaged. Clean foam element or replace when damaged.
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