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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent
cold weather damage during storage over the winter
months.
CHECKING/CLEANING AIR FILTER
See Figure 20.
A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of perfor-
mance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check the
air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air filter
at least once a year.
Remove the wing nut, then remove the air filter cover.
Remove the second wing nut, then remove the air filter
unit.
If the foam filter element is dirty, remove it from the air
filter unit. Clean the foam filter element with warm soapy
water. Rinse and let dry.
NOTE: If the air filter unit is dirty or damaged, it must be
replaced. If the foam filter element is damaged, it should
also be replaced.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the foam filter element,
then squeeze it out.
Replace the foam filter element on the air filter unit.
Replace the air filter unit and reinstall wing nut to se-
cure.
Replace the air filter cover and reinstall second wing nut
to secure.
NOTE: Do not run the engine without both the foam filter
element and the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
Pull the recoil starter grip three or four times to clean
lubricant from the combustion chamber.
Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s
manual.