Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 39)

A IR I NTAKE S YSTEM
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Air filter
To remove/replace the air filter:
1. Rotate the air filter housing counter clockwise,
approximately a quarter turn. See Figure 3.1.
2. Pull the housing off of the engine.
3. Remove the air filter and foam pre-cleaner. See
Figure 3.2.
4. Inspect the air filter and foam pre-cleaner.
NOTE: If a foam air pre-cleaner is dirty, but not in
bad condition, it can be cleaned and reused.
The paper pleated filters can be shaken or
lightly tapped to free the debris from the fil-
ter.
NOTE: Never use compressed air on a paper air fil-
ter. Compressed air will remove the tiny
fibers that are used to catch the dirt in the
air. Without these fibers the filter is useless.
5. Foam pre-cleaner can be washed in warm soapy
water.
NOTE: Before installing any foam filter, after it has been washed, it needs to be free of moisture.
NOTE: When drying a foam filter either squeeze it inside of a paper towel or let it air dry. DO NOT wring it
because the filter will tear.
NOTE: Always check with factory specification prior to servicing/replacing any engine components.
NOTE: Do not oil the foam pre-cleaner. The paper filer will absorb the oil and it will become plugged.
6. Install the pre-cleaner over the air filter.
7. Slide the air filter over the lip on the air filter base.
8. Install the air filter cover.
NOTE: When installing the air filter cover, the flat spot faces the engine block and the unhooked tab should be
facing the bottom of the air filter base.
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Air filter
CHAPTER 3: AIR INTAKE SYSTEM