Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Move the machine to a level surface, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug.
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1. Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine,
allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal
usage. If you must tip the machine prior to
running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to
remove the fuel.
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Yearly
1.
Unclip the top of the air-filter cover.
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1. Clip
2. Air-filter cover
2.
Remove the air filter.
3.
Inspect the air filter.
Note:
If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace
it with a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air
filter on a hard surface to loosen debris.
4.
Install the air filter.
5.
Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.
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Figure 17
3. Air filter
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