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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an
important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly
can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to
your engine.
1. Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of the cover
inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to the left (Fig. 23).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove
the fuel cap to completely remove
the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 23).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and
water (Fig. 24). Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil
to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 25).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and
remove excess oil (Fig. 26).
6. Replace the filter (Fig. 27).
NOTE: If the unit is operated without
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or
service it.
Fill Level
Fig. 22
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 23
the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on the left side of
the air filter cover into the slots at the left side of the back plate
(Fig. 28).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to reinstall the air
filter cover.
8. Swing the cover to the right until the tab on the air filter cover
snaps into place in the slot on the back plate (Fig. 28).
9. Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Back Plate Slot
Slots
Back Plate
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 28