Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Air Filter
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly,
the air filter may be clogged. If run with a
soiled air filter, the spark plugs can obtain a
coating that disrupts operation.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air
filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance
Schedule for the proper service interval).
Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out
as follows:
1. Remove the two plastic fasteners on the
top of the air filter cowling and remove
the air filter cowling.
2. Remove the foam rubber pre-filter and
clean using a mild detergent.
Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth.
3. Remove the wing nuts for the air filter
and remove the paper filter. Tap the
paper filter against a fixed surface to
remove dust. If the paper filter is still
dirty, it must be replaced.
4. Refit the air filter as follows:
Check that the seal on the bottom of the
paper filter is whole.
Mount the paper filter in the air filter
housing and tighten the wing nuts.
5. Refit the pre-filter on the paper filter.
6. Replace the cowling over the air filter
housing. Do not over tighten the plastic
fasteners.
8011-556
Remove the air filter cowling
WARNING!
Allow the exhaust system to
cool before performing
service. Risk for burns.
8011-557
Remove the pre-filter
8011-558
Remove the paper filter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not used compressed air to clean the
air filter.
Do not wash the paper filter.
Do not oil the paper filter.
8009-181
Remove dust