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10 DO NOT FILL TO A LEVEL ABOVE THE FULL MARK ON THE
DIPSTICK. Drain the excess oil if too much has been added.
Too much oil can cause high oil consumption, high
operating temperatures and oil foaming. Too little oil
can cause severe engine damage. Keep the oil level
between the Full and Add marks on the dipstick.
11 Reconnect the spark plug wires and battery.
12 Start the engine and run it for a short time while checking for oil
leaks around the drain plug and oil fi lter. Do not overtighten: tighten
only as necessary to eliminate leaks.
Used oil is harmful to the environment. Pour the used oil into a sealed
container and deliver it to the nearest recycling center.
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
Refer to the Maintenance Table for the air cleaner assembly.
Outer Cover
To remove the air cleaner cover, rotate the wing nut counterclockwise
and remove.
! CAUTION
Install the foam wrapper over the paper air cleaner element by stretch-
ing it over the inner cover. Completely cover all exposed paper pleats.
Replace the air cleaner assembly when it becomes torn or stretched.
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
To keep anything from entering the carburetor and engine while the
air cleaner element is off, pull the choke knob to the full-choke posi-
tion to close the choke plate in the carburetor. Remove the outer cover
and wipe away loose dust and debris from the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Wipe off dust and debris from the air
cleaner base. Use forced air to blow off dust and debris from the paper
element.
Reinstall the paper element on the engine. Replace the foam wrapper
and outer cover. Secure with the wing nut.
Element Set
P/N 263-32610-A1
Foam Filter
Remove and wash the urethane foam in water and detergent.
Squeeze the foam wrapper dry like a sponge. Rinse with clean water
and allow it to dry. Coat the wrapper evenly with 14 mL (one tbsp.) of
SAE 30 engine oil. Knead the oil into the wrapper and squeeze out the
excess oil.
Note: Failure to adequately wring out excess oil from the wrapper
may cause a drop in engine power due to restriction of inlet air.