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CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air filter, serious
damage could result.
Make sure the air filter is correctly placed in the air
filter cover before reassembly.
■ Clean the pre-filter every 25 tanks of fuel or sooner, if
required. Remove the cylinder cover, starter assembly
and the fan housing baffle for access to the pre-filter in
the engine housing.
Note: If you use an air hose for drying, blow through
both sides of filter.
MAINTENANCE
STOP
STOP
TIGHTEN 3/4 OF
A TURN
Fig. 69
SCREW
AIR FILTER
RETAINING
SCREW
AIR FILTER
CYLINDER COVER
PRE-FILTER
STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAN
HOUSING
BAFFLE
Fig. 70
Fig. 71
Fig. 72
SCREWS
MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD
See Figures 68 and 69.
1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP
®
on the bar nose.
2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in the
guide bar.
3. Tighten the screw with your finger.
4. From the finger tight position, tighten the screw an
additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figures 70, 71, and 72.
Note: Always clean the air filter before making any mixture
adjustments of the carburetor.
1. For access to the air filter and carburetor area, loosen
the three screws holding the cylinder cover.
2. Activate chain brake.
3. Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake
lever.
4. Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle.
5. Before removing the air filter from the carburetor, blow
or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around
the carburetor and chamber as possible.
Note: Make sure to pull the choke lever out to keep
the carburetor from being contaminated.
6. Remove the screw securing the air filter.
7. Position a flat screw driver between the tabs and twist.
8. Lift the air filter off the air filter base.
Choose one of the following cleaning options:
9. To lightly clean, tap the filter against a smooth, flat
surface to dislodge most saw dust and dirt particles.
10. For a more thorough cleaning, clean in warm soapy
water, rinse, and let dry completely.
Note: An alternate method is to clean the filter with
compressed air (always wear eye protection to avoid
eye injury).
11. Reinstall the air filter, making sure that the tabs on the
air filter are located in channels on the air filter bottom
before tightening filter retainer screw.