Snapper 7800979-00 Operator's Manual page 17

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Service Air Filter
See Figure: 18, 19
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Never start and run the engine with the air cleaner assembly
(if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed.
NOTICE Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the
filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will
dissolve the filter.
See the Maintenance Schedule for service requirements.
Various models use either a foam or a paper filter. Some models
may also have an optional pre-cleaner that can be washed and
reused. Compare the illustrations in this manual with the type
installed on your engine and service as follows.
Foam Air Filter
1. Open the fastener(s) (A, Figure 18).
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2. Remove the cover (B, Figure 18).
3. To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully
remove the foam element (C, Figure 18) from the air filter
base.
4. Wash the foam element (C, Figure 18) in liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze dry the foam element in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate the foam element (C, Figure 18) with clean engine
oil. To remove the excess engine oil, squeeze the foam
element in a clean cloth.
6. Install the foam element (C, Figure 18) onto the air filter
base.
7. Install the cover (B, Figure 18) and secure with fastener(s)
(A).
Paper Air Filter
1. Loosen the fastener(s) (A, Figure 19).
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