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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an
important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly
can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to
your engine.
1. Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of the cover
inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to the left (Fig. 23).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to completely
remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 23).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 24). Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig.
25).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 26).
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or
service it.
Fill Level
Fig. 22
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 23
1. Unplug spark plug boot to
prevent accidental starting.
2. Remove the oil fill
plug/dipstick.
3. Pour the oil out of the oil fill
hole and into a container by
tipping the unit to a vertical
position (Fig. 21). Allow ample
time for complete drainage.
4. Wipe up any oil residue on the
unit and clean up any oil that
may have spilled. Dispose of
the oil according to Federal,
State and local regulations.
5. Refill the crankcase with 3.04
fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30
SF, SG, SH oil.
NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to measure the
correct amount of oil. The top of the label on the bottle
measures approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 22). Check
the level with the dipstick. If the level is low, add a small
amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 22).
6. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.
7. Reconnect the spark plug boot.
Fig. 21
CAUTION:
Wear gloves to prevent injury when
handling the unit.
6. Replace the filter (Fig. 27).
NOTE: If the unit is operated without
the air filter, you will VOID the
warranty.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Position
the hooks on the left side of the air
filter cover into the slots at the left
side of the back plate (Fig. 28).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove
the fuel cap to reinstall the air
filter cover.
8. Swing the cover to the right until
the tab on the air filter cover snaps
into place in the slot on the back
plate (Fig. 28).
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Back Plate Slot
Slots
Back Plate
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 28