How to Replace a Paper Air Filter

How to Replace a Paper Air Filter

A Briggs & Stratton genuine paper air filter element will provide 1.5 times the life of imitation filters. Our air filters have:

  • Superior filtration media
  • Extended service intervals
  • Superior sealing materials

Your Paper Air Filter should be replaced every 3 months or after 25 hours of use.

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  1. Loosen cover screw.
  2. Tilt cover down.
  3. Carefully remove and discard paper cartridge.
  4. Install new cartridge with paper pleat out.
  5. Close cover.
  6. Tighten screw securely.

A paper air filter element works by causing any air that is intended to enter the combustion chamber of the engine to pass through a filtering device made with microscopic holes in it. The paper element traps the dirt particles on the outside of the element.

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