MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke
position (B).
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke
position (B) (Fig. 21) to remove the air
filter/muffler cover.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21). Use a flat blade or T-20
Torx bit screwdriver.
3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Not maintaining the
air filter will VOID the warranty.
1. Remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Removing
the Air filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Remove the air filter from behind the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 22).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 23). Rinse
the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water.
Allow it to dry completely.
4. Apply enough clean oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 24).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil
(Fig. 25).
6. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover
(Fig. 22).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air
filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the
warranty.
Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the
carburetor and muffler.
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke
position (B) (Fig. 21) to install the air filter/muffler
cover.
Choke Lever
Screws
12
Screws
Fig. 21
2. Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21) and tighten. Use a flat
blade or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver. Do not over
tighten. Do not force.
Air Filter
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25