Air Filter
1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumb screw and lifting up. See Figure 13A.
2.Remove and inspect the
3.Clean the
4.Inspect the air cleaner element. If the
element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one. See Figure 13B.
5.Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from element or use compressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air filter element.
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!
6.Install the filter element,
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
Figure 13A | Unscrew | |
Fasteners | ||
|
Filter
Element
Figure 13B
Fuel Filter
•FUEL FILTER Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. See Figure 15.
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire. The line is delicate and can be damaged easily.
•Inspect the filter element for signs of contamination from debris. A con- taminated fuel filter should be replaced with a new Shindaiwa replacement element. Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line.
If you note damage or deterioration, the blower should be removed from service until it can be inspected by a
Hooked
Wire
Fuel
Filter
Fuel Tank
63008
Figure 15
14