This is how you remove and replace the air filter of a Troy-Bilt riding lawn mower with a Kohler Engine. Always be sure to check your owner's manual for detailed instructions on how to change the air filter of your riding lawn tractor.
Instructions
Step 1:
Turn the mower off and make sure the engine is cool. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the spark plug ignition wire. Engage the parking brake.
Step 2:
Remove the wing nuts from the top and bottom of the air filter assembly.
Step 3:
Remove the assembly.
Step 4:
Separate the foam element from the paper element.
Step 5:
Wash the foam element in mild detergent and water and allow it to dry completely.
Warning: Never use gasoline or low flash-point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element.
Step 6:
Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the foam element and squeeze out all excess oil.
Step 7:
Replace the paper and foam elements.
Step 8:
Replace air filter assembly and tighten wing nuts.
Step 9:
Reconnect the spark plug ignition wire.
