This Air Cleaner Kit is an OEM part direct from MTD for use in a walk-behind lawnmower. The purpose of the air cleaner is to keep dust and debris from entering the carburetor and engine. This kit includes one paper filter and one foam filter. The paper filter cannot be cleaned and needs to be replaced once a year. The foam filter can be cleaned by using liquid detergent and water, replace the foam element when damaged. Never run the engine without the filters as this can result in rapid engine wear.
Home Depot Number: HD9172197
Manufacturer Part Number#:
951-10298
Manufactured by:
MTD
for MTD, Cub Cadet, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Murray, Bolens, Briggs and Stratton
Why buy the real thing?
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Simply put, this means that the company who made your appliance is also supplying the replacement part for it.