Use and Care Manual

GXT002419—UN—15JUL15
Models Z540M and Z540R
3. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover (A).
4. Loosen two knobs (B) and remove cover.
IMPORTANT: 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.
MXAL47088—UN—16APR13
Model Z525E
GXT001683—UN—16SEP14
Models Z535M and Z535R
MXT005354—UN—08JUN13
Models Z540M and Z540R
5. Lift out lter cartridge (C) and inspect it for damage.
IMPORTANT: 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 (D) (If Equipped) without removing it. If
the foam precleaner is dirty:
a. Remove it from the lter carefully.
b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid
detergent.
NOTE: Do not put engine oil on pre cleaner. Engine oil may wick into
the paper lter element and result in poor engine performance.
c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry
cloth until pre cleaner is dry.
d. Replace the precleaner if damaged or missing.
7. Inspect paper lter element. Replace the lter element if damaged
or dirty.
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