Engine MaintenanceServicing the Air CleanerService Interval/SpecificationFoam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours.Paper element: Check it after every 50 operating hours.Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly,which ever comes first.Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace themif they are damaged or excessively dirty.Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (everyfew operating hours) if the operating conditions areextremely dusty or sandy.Important: Do not oil the foam or paper element.Removing the Foam and PaperElements1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for allmoving parts to stop before leaving the operatingposition.3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirtfrom getting into the engine and causing damage(Figure 31).4. Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air cleanercover (Figure 31).5. Remove the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleanerassembly (Figure 31).6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paperelement (Figure 31).Figure 311. Engine 4. Foam element2. Cover 5. Paper element3. Wing nut 6. Cover knobCleaning the Foam Air Cleaner ElementService Interval: Every 25 hours1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warmwater. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.Important: Replace the foam element if it istorn or worn.Servicing the Paper Air CleanerElementService Interval: Every 50 hoursEvery 200 hours1. Do not clean the paper filter. Replace it after 200operating hours (Figure 31).2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damageto the rubber seal.3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.28