TM 5-4240-501-148PCARBURETIONAir CleanersCARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER - REVERSE AIR FLOW1.Remove air cleaner stud, screw and gasket.Replace gasket if damaged.2.Remove plate screw, washer and plate.3.Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner bodycarefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetorBrush dirt from body through holes into duct.4.Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface.a.If very dirty, replace cartridge or wash in a low ornon-sudsing detergent and warm water solution.b.Rinse thoroughly from OUTSIDE IN until water isclear.c.Cartridge must be allowed to stand and air drythoroughly before using.5. Re-assemble air cleaner. Fig. 6.Fig. 6 - Cartridge Air CleanerCAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, arenot to be used to clean cartridge. They may causedeteriorationof the cartridge. DO NOT OILCARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TOCLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.SERVICE OIL BATH AIR CLEANERPour out old oil from bowl. Wash element thoroughly insolvent and drain dry. Clean bowl and refill with sametype of oil used in crankcase. See Fig. 7.Fig. 7 - Oil Bath Air cleanerTHREE BASIC CARBURETOR STYLESThere are three styles of carburetors used on Briggs &Stratton engines. Page 3 and i, Fig. 8. Compare thecarburetor to be repaired with the illustrations todetermine style of carburetor and refer to that section forrepair information.Before removing any carburetor for repair, look for signsof air leakage, or mounting gaskets that are loose, havedeteriorated, or are otherwise damaged.Note position of governor springs, governor link, remotecontrol or other attachments to facilitate re-assembly.Do not bend the links or stretch the spring. (Section 4illustrates popular engine models.)Fig. 8 - Style of Carburetors3
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