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181-1216-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19
II. Servicing Paper Filters
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once
a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in
extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are
available at an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air
cleaner to remove and replace it.
NOTE
DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter.
III. Removal and Installation-Type “A” Air Cleaner
1. Remove cover by pulling tab “A” away from body while
lifting cover upward. See Figure 47.
2. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If
either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Filters"
instructions on page 18 and see "II. Servicing Paper
Filters" instructions above. Afterward, continue reading
instructions below.
3. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.
4. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body
where applicable.
5. Install cover by hooking slot of cover over tab “B” on
body.
6. Push cover down, snapping cover onto body securely.
IV. Removal and Installation-Type “B” Air Cleaner
1. Turn cover to right (clockwise) to remove. See Figure 48.
2. Remove paper filter from flange. See "II. Servicing
Paper Filters" instructions above. Afterward, continue
reading instructions below.
3. Discard paper filter.
4. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
5. Insert new paper filter into cover.
6. Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
7. Push cover firmly against flange and turn to left (coun-
terclockwise) until cover locks securely in place.
8. Secure cover and be sure it is in vertical position.
Figure 47. Air Cleaner Type “A” Assembly
Figure 48. Air Cleaner Type “B” Assembly
1. Tab “B”
2. Foam Filter
3. Slot
4. Optional Paper Filter
5. Cover
6. Tab “A”
7. Foam Filter
8. Body
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1. Paper Filter
2. Slots
3. Flange
4. Tabs
5. Cover
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