Briggs & Stratton — Service Dual Element Air Cleaners
Maintenance
From a Briggs & Stratton service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Remove cover assembly.
- Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge; wash in liquid detergent and water.
- Squeeze dry in clean cloth; saturate in engine oil; squeeze out excess oil.
- Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.
- Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat surface.
- If very dirty, replace or wash in low sudsing detergent and warm water; rinse inside out; air dry.
- Reinstall cartridge, cover plate, knob and pre-cleaner; reinstall cover.
Specs & values
- Do not use petroleum solvents or pressurized air on paper cartridge; do not oil cartridge
Source: Briggs & Stratton service 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.