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Air Filter Removal

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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    1. Air Filter Removal, Remove the Air Filter Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use your fingers to unscrew and remove the wing nut securing the air filter cover to the air filter elbow.

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    2. Air Filter Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 Air Filter Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Lift up and remove the air filter cover to reveal the air filter.

      • The air filter cover will still be attached to the tiller by a flexible hose. You can push the cover to the side while you continue to work on the tiller, or follow the next two steps to completely remove the cover.

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    3. Air Filter Removal, Detach the Air Filter Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Air Filter Removal, Detach the Air Filter Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • The next two steps are optional, but they will make it easier to work on the tiller from here on out.

      • Squeeze the metal clip on the inside of the air filter cover and remove it.

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    4. Air Filter Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 Air Filter Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Hold onto the air filter hose and pull on the air filter cover to remove it.

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    5. Air Filter Removal, Remove the Air Filter: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Use your fingers to unscrew and remove the wing nut securing the air filter to the air filter elbow.

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    6. Air Filter Removal: step 6, image 1 of 2 Air Filter Removal: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Wear gloves or use a rag during this step, as the air filter is coated with oil.

      • Lift the air filter straight up off the elbow, making sure it clears the threaded rod.

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    7. Air Filter Removal, Remove the Air Filter Elbow: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use a 10 mm socket and socket wrench to remove the 25.5 mm-long bolt securing the air filter elbow to the tiller.

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    8. Air Filter Removal: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Use a 10 mm socket and socket wrench to remove the two nuts securing the air filter elbow to the carburetor's threaded rods.

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    9. Air Filter Removal: step 9, image 1 of 3 Air Filter Removal: step 9, image 2 of 3 Air Filter Removal: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Use a pair of snap ring pliers to loosen the spring hose clamp on the breather tube, pulling it out 2-3 cm so it's not clamping onto the end of the tube.

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    10. Air Filter Removal: step 10, image 1 of 2 Air Filter Removal: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the air filter elbow straight off, making sure it clears the carburetor's threaded rods.

      • As you remove the elbow, you may need to use your other hand to remove the breather tube from the engine's valve cover.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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