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24 Operator’s Manual
Service
AIR CLEANER:
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO
NOT USE DIESEL FUEL OR LOW FLASH-POINT
SOLVENTS TO 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.
The engine performance is adversely affected when the
air cleaner element is clogged with dust. Be sure to clean
the air lter element periodically.
1. Remove the wing nut.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover:
3. Remove the wing nut.
4. Remove the air cleaner element and outer foam
element.
5. Blow air through both elements using 42-71 psi
compressed air to remove the particulates. Use the
lowest possible air pressure to remove the dust without
damaging elements.
6. If either element is damaged replace both of them (they
are not sold individually).
7. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover.
8. Install the air cleaner element into the air cleaner
case.
9. Slide the outer foam element over the air cleaner
element.
10. Install the wing nut and hand tighten. Overtightening the
wing nut will damage the air cleaner assembly.
11. Install the air cleaner cover.
12. Install the wing nut and hand tighten. Overtightening the
wing nut will damage the air cleaner assembly.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART:
To ensure satisfactory operation over an extended period
of time, an engine requires normal maintenance at regular
intervals. The Periodic Maintenance Chart that follows
shows periodic inspection and maintenance items and
suitable intervals. The bullet mark designates that the cor-
responding item should be performed at that interval.
NOTE: Some adjustments require the use of spe-
cial tools or other equipment. An electronic
tachometer will facilitate setting idle and run-
ning speeds.