SXG326 & SXG323 6. AIR-CLEANER
IMPORTANT: • Never hit the element against a hard object like a concrete wall. • An element which is damaged should be replaced with new one. • Never attempt to start the engine without the air-cleaner element. Such operation will cause engine trouble.
a. The air-cleaner is held on the engine with the rubber band. Untie this band and pick up the air cleaner by hand.
7. FUEL STRAINER The fuel strainer is located under the floor step of the left side of the lawn mower. Check the strainer for accumulated dust or water in the bottom of the strainer cup.
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a. When dust or water is found accumulated in the bottom, turn the fuel cock lever by 180 degrees towards the bolt to stop fuel flowing. (1) Air-cleaner
(2) Rubber band
b. Remove the ring nut to remove the strainer cup and element.
b. Pinch the vacuum valve to eject the dust accumulated inside. When the dust is wet, wipe it off with dry cloth.
c. Wash the inside of the strainer cup and element in diesel fuel.
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(1) Vacuum valve
(1) Fuel cock lever (2) Air-bleeding screw
(2) Element
(3) Ring nut (A) Open (B) Close
DANGER: • Smoking is prohibited when the fuel strainer is being cleaned or inspected. • Keep away sparks and open flames from the strainer. • Spilt fuel should be wiped away immediately.
c. Remove the wing bolt. Pull the element out of the aircleaner. d. Dust it off by patting lightly while holding it with the other hand. e. When the element does not become clean only by patting, blow dust off the element with compressed air. Apply compressed air from inside to outside of the element.
IMPORTANT: • Be sure to install the O-ring when reinstalling the strainer. • When the fuel tank is emptied and air is trapped in the fuel system, bleed the air as follows: 1. Fill the fuel tank. 2. Turn the fuel cock to “Open” position. 3. Loosen the air-bleeding screw and let air bubbles out. 4. Loosen the air-bleeding screw of the fuel injection pump and let air bubbles out of the pump.
f. When the element does not become sufficiently clean only by blowing, dip it in neutral detergent solution for about 30 minutes and then rinse it in fresh water. Then dry it in the atmospheric temperature. g. After cleaning, install the element in reverse order of disassembly.
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