Briggs & Stratton — Service Air Cleaner
Maintenance · air intake
From a Briggs & Stratton owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Unhook latches on both sides of cover and remove cover.
- Remove knob and plate; carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
- Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge and wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
- Squeeze the pre-cleaner dry with a clean cloth; do not twist.
- Tap cartridge gently on a solid surface to loosen and remove trapped particles.
- Reassemble clean (or new) pre-cleaner on clean (or new) cartridge.
- Install clean (or new) air cleaner assembly inside cover; dispose of old filter properly.
- Reinstall knob and plate.
- Replace cover and reattach latches.
Source: Briggs & Stratton owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.