Briggs & Stratton 2691266-00 Operator's Manual page 23

Servicing the Air Filter Assembly
(Cartridge with pre-cleaner)
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly or air filter 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.
1. Unscrew and remove cover (A, Figure 13).
2. Remove air cleaner assembly (B) and disassemble.
3. Clean up any possible debris that might get into the
carburetor throat (C).
3. Remove the pre-cleaner from the air filter.
4. To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a hard
surface. If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace with a
new air filter.
5. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then
allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
6. Assembly the dry pre-cleaner to the air filter.
7. Install the air filter assembly.
8. Install the cover and secure the fasteners.
Servicing the Air Filter Assembly
(Cyclonic with pre-cleaner)
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly or air filter 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.
1. Loosen the fasteners (A, Figure 14) and remove the
cover (B).
2. Open the latch (C) and remove the air filter assembly
(D).
3. Remove the pre-cleaner (E) from the air filter.
4. To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a hard
surface. If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace with a
new air filter.
5. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then
allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
6. Assembly the dry pre-cleaner to the air filter.
7. Install the air filter assembly and close the latch.
8. Install the cover and secure the fasteners.
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