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Maintenance, Replacing heavy duty air filter (kohler) – Briggs & Stratton Ram 44 / 968999551 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Replacing Heavy Duty Air Filter
(Kohler)

If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly
and the dust load indicator has turned red the
air filter may be clogged. If run with a clogged
air filter, disruption of operation can occur.

Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out
as follows:

Only do so when the dust indicator is red.

1.

Unfasten the two metal clamps on the
sides of the air filter cover. Remove the
air filter cover.

2.

Remove the paper filter. Lightly brush or
use mild air pressure to clean

.

3.

Only remove and replace safety element
after the paper filter has been replaced 3
or 4 times.

4.

Refit the air filter as follows:

Check that the seal on the bottom of the
paper filter is whole.

Mount the safety element in the air filter
housing.

5.

Place the paper filter over the safety
element.

6.

Replace the cover over the air filter
housing. Fasten the two metal clamps
making sure the cover is snapped into
position.

7.

Push top of dust load indicator to reset it.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the air
filter.
Do not wash the paper filter.
Do not oil the paper filter.
Do not tap filter to clean this could cause
damage to the sealing.

WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust

system, become very hot

during operation. Risk for

burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust
system to cool at least two (2)
minutes.

Heavy Duty Filter

8019-016

Outer element

8019-018

Cap Removal

8019-017

Inner element

8019-019