John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 40)

Service Engine - 36
SERVICE ENGINE
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
(Models 2048 and 2548)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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5. Loosen knobs (A) and remove cover.
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6. Do not drop anything into the carburetor air intake (B). If
anything falls into the carburetor air intake it must be
removed.
7. Lift out filter cartridge (C) and inspect it for damage.
8. Inspect the foam precleaner without removing it. If the
foam precleaner (D) is dirty:
a. Remove it from the filter carefully.
b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent.
c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess
water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
d. Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz) of clean engine oil
onto the precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute
the oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.
9. Clean air cleaner housing carefully. Prevent any dirt
from falling into carburetor.
10.Install foam precleaner mesh side up.
11.Install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are
properly seated and sealing the carburetor air intake area.
12.Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not
overtighten.
13.Lower hood.
Checking Spark Plug
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent engine
damage, do not allow any foreign objects to fall into
the carburetor air intake.
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C
D
B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can
enter the engine through a damaged filter 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 very dirty, damaged
or the seal is cracked.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.