(Fig. 8)
Operator's Manual
SERVICE
AIR CLEANER:
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO NOT USE
GASOLINE
OR
CLEAN THE ELEMENT. CLEAN THE ELEMENT IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA. ENSURE THAT NO SPARKS OR
FLAMES ARE NEAR THE WORKING AREA, THIS INCLUDES
ANY APPLIANCE WITH A PILOT LIGHT.
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER,
SERIOUS DANGER CAN RESULT.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for and
correct heavy buildup of dirt and debris along with loose or damaged
components. (See Fig. 8)
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover and remove the elements.
2. Clean the elements:
FOAM PRE-CLEANER ELEMENT: Wash the foam pre-cleaner element in
warm water with detergent. Rinse the foam pre-cleaner element thor-
oughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess
water, but do not wring. Allow the foam pre-cleaner element to air dry.
Saturate the foam pre-cleaner element with new engine oil. Squeeze out
all excess oil. DO NOT put engine oil on the foam damper.
NOTE: Clean the foam pre-cleaner element every 25 hours of opera-
tion (more often under extremely dusty or dirty condition)
PAPER AIR CLEANER ELEMENT: Do not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element. Clean by gently tapping
the element to remove dust. Replace the element if damaged, bent or
extremely dirty. Handle new element carefully; do not use if the sealing
surfaces are bent or damaged.
NOTE: Replace the paper element every 100 hours (more often un-
der extremely dusty conditions.)
Reinstall the foam pre-cleaner element and the paper air cleaner ele-
ment. Close air cleaner cover and clasp shut.
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