Lawn mower air filters

How to Locate the Air Filter on Your Lawn Mower

The first step is to locate the air filter on your particular lawn mower. The placement of the air filter varies from mower to mower, but they’re usually located on the side of the engine behind a plastic or metal cover and are easy to spot. Check your lawn mower manual if you have trouble locating the air filter.

Here are air filters on four common push mower models to give you a better idea of how to recognize the air filter on your mower.

Lawn mower air filters

Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to change the air filter on your lawn mower.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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