Walker Model MS (13 HP) Owner's Manual

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Maintenance Instructions CLEANING494. Use a bright light inside the element to inspectfor damage. Check the element very carefullyfor pin holes or other damage that will allowdirt to leak through the paper media. Replaceelement if necessary.5. Check the condition and resilience of the radialsealing surface (inside of the open end) of the fil-ter. Replace the filter if any cracks, tears, orother damage to the sealing surface are noted.6. Use a clean, damp cloth and wipe the interior ofthe air cleaner canister clean. Use special careto clean both the inside and outside surfacesof the outlet tube.IMPORTANT: Any dust left on the inside of theoutlet tube will go into the engine and causewear.7. Check the outside surface of the outlet tube forsmoothness and cleanness (this is the sealingsurface).8. Insert and seat the filter element carefully intothe canister, applying pressure at the outer rimof the filter; not at the flexible center. Make surethe filter element is completely in place beforeinstalling the cover.IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the cover latchesto force the filter into the canister -- the covershould fit on with no extra force.NOTE: DO NOT use petroleum based lubri-cants on the sealing surfaces of the filter; use tal-cum powder or dry silicone lubricants if requiredfor filter installation.Air Filter Element Replacement9. Install the cover with the word "TOP" properlyoriented to the top of the canister. Give thecover a slight twist as it reaches the canister tomake sure the tab inside the cover goes into aslot, otherwise the cover will not fit properly.Make sure both the top and bottom coverlatches are securing the cover in place.Proper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover10. Check the air intake hose for cuts, nicks, etc.,and the hose clamps for tightness.11. Reset the air restriction indicator (press buttonon bottom).Fuel FilterClean and inspect the fuel filter screen after every50 hours of service. Replace if damaged. Servicethe fuel filter as follows:Fuel Filter and Fuel Shut-off Valve LocationRadialseal™Filter ElementCanisterRadial SealingSurfaceOutlet TubeSafety FilterCover LatchVacuator™ValveCover Latch Orient to Topof CanisterFuel Shut-OffValveFuel Filter andSediment Bowl