Scotts S1642 Operator's Manual page 31

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can
enter the engine through a damaged filter element:
• DO NOT wash paper element.
• DO NOT attempt to clean paper element by
tapping against another object.
• DO NOT use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element ONLY if it is very dirty, damaged
or the seal is cracked.
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7. Inspect the paper element without removing it. If the
paper element (F) is damaged dirty:
• Remove rubber tube sleeve (D) and wing nut (E).
• Carefully remove the element from the air cleaner
housing. Replace with a new element.
8. Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt
from falling into carburetor.
9. Install foam precleaner onto paper element and install
into air cleaner base.
10.Install and tighten wing nut.
11.Install rubber tube sleeve on post. Then push it down
tight against wing nut.
12.Install air cleaner cover and tighten knob. DO NOT
overtighten.
SERVICE ENGINE
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
(Model S1742)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
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2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
5. Loosen knob (A) to remove air cleaner cover (B).
6. Inspect the foam precleaner without removing it. If the
foam precleaner (C) is dirty:
• Remove it from the filter carefully, leaving the paper
element in the air cleaner housing.
• Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent.
• Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess
water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
Service Engine - 27
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.
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