Tecumseh Products OH195EP Operator Manual - Page 14

Anti-Icing Baffle - air filter

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II. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter. III. Removal and Installation of Air Filters 1. Remove wing nut and air cleaner cover. See Figure 24. 2. Remove optional foam pre-filter, if present from air cleaner cover. 3. Remove paper filter from base. 4. Clean inside of base and air cleaner cover thoroughly. 5. Install paper filter into base. 6. Install foam pre-filter, if present into air cleaner cover. 7. Install air cleaner cover on base. 8. Install wing nut and tighten securely. E. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner baffle that prevents ice from forming in the carburetor when the engine is run at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Engines equipped with the baffle will have an opening which draws warm air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. To work effectively, it is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from entering the air cleaner. NOTE Be sure air cleaner cover is in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. At Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and Below 1. Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover. See Figure 24. 2. Remove air cleaner cover from base. 3. Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Insert red baffle in "WINTER" position shown. 5. Install air cleaner cover onto base. 6. Install wing nut and tighten securely. At Temperatures Above 32°F (0°C) 1. Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover. See Figure 24. 2. Remove air cleaner cover from base. 3. Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Insert red baffle in "SUMMER" position shown. 5. Install air cleaner cover onto base. 6. Install wing nut and tighten securely. 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 COLD WEATHER BAFFLE POSITION " S "FOR SUMMER ABOVE 32°F (0°C) POSITION " W " FOR WINTER 1 BELOW 32°F (0°C) 1. Red Baffle 2. Baffle Summer Position 3. Baffle Winter Position 4. Base 5. Paper Filter 6. Foam Pre-Filter (Optional) 7. Air Cleaner Cover 8. Wing Nut Figure 24. Air Cleaner and Optional Anti-Icing Baffle Page 12 181-1032-14

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II.
Servicing Paper Filters
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once
a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in
extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available
at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
NOTE
DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter.
III.
Removal and Installation of Air Filters
1.
Remove wing nut and air cleaner cover. See Figure 24.
2.
Remove optional foam pre-filter, if present from air
cleaner cover.
3.
Remove paper filter from base.
4.
Clean inside of base and air cleaner cover thoroughly.
5.
Install paper filter into base.
6.
Install foam pre-filter, if present into air cleaner cover.
7.
Install air cleaner cover on base.
8.
Install wing nut and tighten securely.
E.
Anti-Icing Baffle
Some engines may be equipped with an anti-icing air
cleaner baffle that prevents ice from forming in the
carburetor when the engine is run at temperatures below
32°F (0°C).
Engines equipped with the baffle will have an opening
which draws warm air from the muffler into the air cleaner
housing. To work effectively, it is necessary for the baffle to
block cold air from entering the air cleaner.
NOTE
Be sure air cleaner cover is in correct “WINTER” or
“SUMMER” position before operation.
At Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and Below
1.
Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover. See Figure 24.
2.
Remove air cleaner cover from base.
3.
Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover.
4.
Insert red baffle in “WINTER” position shown.
5.
Install air cleaner cover onto base.
6.
Install wing nut and tighten securely.
At Temperatures Above 32°F (0°C)
1.
Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover. See Figure 24.
2.
Remove air cleaner cover from base.
3.
Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover.
4.
Insert red baffle in “SUMMER” position shown.
5.
Install air cleaner cover onto base.
6.
Install wing nut and tighten securely.
Figure 24. Air Cleaner and Optional Anti-Icing Baffle
1.
Red Baffle
2.
Baffle Summer Position
3.
Baffle Winter Position
4. Base
5.
Paper Filter
6.
Foam Pre-Filter (Optional)
7.
Air Cleaner Cover
8.
Wing Nut
1
4
5
6
3
7
8
2
POSITION “
W
FOR WINTER
BELOW 32°F (0°C)
POSITION
S
”FOR SUMMER
ABOVE 32°F (0°C)
COLD WEATHER
BAFFLE