Maintenance Instructions CLEANING50OptiAir™Filter ElementRadial SealingSurfaceCanisterSafety FilterAir Filter Element Replacement10. Install the cover with the word “DOWN” prop-erly oriented to the bottom of the canister. Twistthe OptiAir™ cover to the right and put into the“closed” position.3DOWN2Mono LatchTwist Lock™Dust EjectionValveOrient to Bottomof CanisterProper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover11. Check the air intake hose for cuts, nicks, cracks,etc., and the hose clamps for tightness.12. Reset the air filter restriction gauge (press but-ton on the end of the indicator).Grass Buildup in Mower HousingDANGERBefore raising or removing the mowerdeck for cleaning, stop the engine, removethe ignition key, and disconnect the sparkplug wires.1. Raise the deck lock lever handle on each sideof the carrier frame and pull out to release car-rier frame for tilting action.2. Using the carrier frame lift handle, raise deck tothe TILT-UP position and insert the deck hookinto the tilt-up latch on the tractor body.Tilt-UpHookTilt-UpLatchTilt-Up Hook andLatch ConnectedDeck Secured in TILT-UP PositionDANGERDo not operate the mower with deck in tilt-up position. Do not move the tractor withthe deck in the tilt-up position.