Craftsman 107.289920 - Manual (Page 29)

REPLACE AIR FILTER
Service Interval: Every 25 hours or as required.
1. Loosen the air filter cover screws (A, Figure 32) and
remove the air filter cover.
Figure 33. Air Filter Removal
A. Filter Cartridge
Figure 32. Air Filter Cover
A. Air Filter Cover Screws
2. Locate the air filter cartridge (A, Figure 33). Pull up
on the front edge of the cartridge until it snaps out of
place.
3. Inspect the cartridge for dirt or damage.
If the thin foam sleeve surrounding the filter is dam­
aged, replace the filer. DO NOT oil the foam sleave or
cartridge. If there is oil of heavy dirt on the cartridge,
replace it.
DO NOT use pressurized air or solvents to clean the
filter cartridge.
Remove any dirt from the air filter housing.
4. Replace the cartridge by aligning the hole of the car­
tridge with the air vent (A, Figure 34).
5. Push the cartridge in toward the engine until it snaps
into place.
6. Reinstall the air filter cover and tighten the screws (A,
Figure 32).
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Figure 34. Air Filter Installation
A. Filter Cartridge
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