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Service Engine - 34
SERVICE ENGINE
11.Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop
engine. Fix any leaks before operating.
12.Check oil level, add oil if necessary.
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Lift hood.
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Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo
purposes.
3. Clean air intake screen (A), cooling fins and external
surfaces (B), with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air.
4. Lower hood.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
(Model 1742)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
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5. Lift latch (A) to unlock cover (B). Lift cover forward and
remove.
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6. Inspect the foam precleaner (C) without removing it. If
the foam precleaner is dirty:
a. Remove it from the filter carefully, leaving the paper
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The engine is air-
cooled and requires a large amount of air intake
when running. Reduced air intake can cause
overheating:
• Keep air intake screen and cooling fins clean.
• Keep covers and screens in place.
A
B
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can
enter the engine through a damaged filter element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping
against another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged
or the seal is cracked.
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A
B
D
C