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6. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port
and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill the
transmission case until the oil level reaches the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 21).
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7. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the
oil fill port.
8. Start the engine and allow it to run for a few
minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks
and re-check the oil level in the transmission case.
CAUTION
The oil fill plug/dipstick MUST BE INSTALLED
SECURELY INTO THE FILL PORT AT ALL
TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING.
AIR CLEANER
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for loose or damaged components and
check the condition of the filter element. Remove any
buildup of dirt and debris in the air cleaner housing.
NOTE
Operating the engine with loose or damaged air
cleaner components will allow unfiltered air into
the carburetor; causing extensive wear and
eventual failure of the engine.
Figure 24. Air Cleaner Assembly.
Servicing the Precleaner
Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner at one month
intervals or after every 10 hours of operation (more
often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions),
whichever occurs first.
1. Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and
remove the air cleaner cover (See Figure 24).
2. Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the
paper element (See Figure 24).
3. Wash the precleaner in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all
traces of the detergent are eliminated. Squeeze
out (do not wring) excess water in a dry cloth.
Allow the precleaner to air dry.
4. Saturate the foam precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Reinstall the foam precleaner over the paper
element.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with the
retaining knob.
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COVER W/KNOB
WING NUT
COVER PLATE
FOAM PRECLEANER
PAPER ELEMENT
GROMMET SEAL
RETAINING RING
BASE BACKPLATE
CARRIAGE BOLT