Aircleaner

Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc., fromenteringthecarburetorandbeingforcedintothe

engine and is important to engine life and per- formance

Never run your engine without air cleaner com-

pletely assembled.

To Service Air'Cleaner:

Service pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use, or at least once a season. Service cartridge every 100 hours of use, or at least once a season. Service pre-

cleaner and cartridge more often under dusty condi- tions.

eRemove wing nut and cover

To service foam pre-cleaner: Remove pre-cleaner by sliding it off the cartridge Wash in liquid deter- gent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth Saturate in engine oil. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil If pre- cleaner is very dirty, replace it..

@To service cartridge: Remove cartridge by remov- ing wing nut and lifting off cup and cartridge Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace.. Do not oil cartridge

NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents leg. kerosene) or pressurized air to clean cartridge They will cause cartridge to deteriorate.

•Reinstall cartridge, cup, pre-cleaner and cover'.

•Fasten wing nuts securely.

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Wing Nut

'Cup

FIGURE 15.

FUEL FILTER

Your engine is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter every season. See figure

16Refer to engine parts list for'correct replacement filter,

FIGURE 16.

CLEAN ENGINE'.

Clean engine periodically_ Remove dirt and debhs

with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contami-

nate the fuel system

Yearly or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first, remove the blower housing and clean the areas shown in figure 17 to avoid overspeeding, overheating and engine damage. Clean more often if necessary.

WARNING: PERIODICALLY CLEAN MUF- FLER AREA TO REMOVE ALL GRASS, DIRT AND COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS.

LEANING

The chipper-shredder may be cleaned by running water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.

e Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.

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FIGURE 17.

SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset to .030" at least once a season or'every 50 hours of operation. See figure 18. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent..

.030" Feeler Gau

Plug

FIGURE 18.

MUFFLER

Do not operate the chipper-shredder without a muffler or tamper'with the exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically, and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.