Cub Cadet 3186 - Manual (Page 30)

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Servicing The Paper Element
Inspect an replace the paper element
as necessary. See Figure 27.
• Loosen the air cleaner cover knob
and remove the cover.
• Loosen and remove the element
cover wing nut.
• Remove element cover by lifting
straight up.
• Remove the foam precleaner by
sliding it up off the paper element.
• Lift out the paper air filter element.
• Do not wash the paper element or
use pressurized air, as this will
damage the element. Replace a
dirty, bent or damaged element.
Handle new elements carefully; do
not use if the sealing surfaces are
bent or damaged.
• When servicing the air cleaner,
check the air cleaner body. Make
sure it is secured and not bent or
damaged. Also check the element
cover plate for damage or improper
fit. Replace all damaged air cleaner
components.
• Reinstall the paper element, foam
precleaner, cover plate and element
cover wing nut.
• Position the air cleaner cover so
that the knob engages the stud of
the base assembly and tighten the
knob
IMPORTANT: Properly cleaned and
installed air cleaner elements
significantly contribute to prolonging
engine life.