Operating Guide

Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
Z515E
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover (A).
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4. Loosen two knobs (B) to remove cover (B).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent engine damage, do not
allow any foreign objects to fall into the carburetor air
intake.
NOTE: During lter cartridge removal, any material or foreign object
that enters the air intake must be removed before replacement of
the cartridge.
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5. Lift out lter cartridge (C) and inspect it for damage.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine
through a damaged lter element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against
another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is dirty, damaged, or the seal is
cracked.
6. Inspect the foam precleaner without removing it. If the foam
precleaner is dirty:
a. Carefully remove it from the lter.
b. Wash the foam precleaner in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent.
NOTE: Do not put engine oil on the foam precleaner.
c. Rinse foam precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water
in a dry cloth until foam is dry.
d. Replace the foam precleaner if damaged or missing.
7. Inspect the paper lter element. Replace the lter element if
damaged or dirty.
8. Carefully clean the base of air cleaner. Prevent any dirt from falling
into carburetor or air intake tube.
9. Install the foam precleaner (D) with the mesh side up on paper
lter element. Position air lter in the air lter base. Ensure that the
cartridge is sealed properly.
10. Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten.
Z530M and Z530R
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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4. Lift air cleaner cover (A).
5. Loosen thumbscrew (B).
6. Remove air cleaner (C) and inspect it for damage.
7. Inspect paper lter element. Replace the lter element if damaged
or dirty.
8. Clean the base of air cleaner carefully. Prevent any dirt from falling
into carburetor or air intake tube.
9. Position the air lter onto the intake tube.
10. Tighten thumbscrew to ensure a proper seal.
11. Lower the air cleaner cover and snap into the closed position.
Z545R
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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