maintenance
When performing any maintenance on the light tower or engine, follow all safety messages and rules for safe operation stated at the beginning of this manual.
General Inspection
Prior to each use, the light tower should be cleaned and inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check for fuel or oil leaks.
WARNING
Accidental starts can cause severe injury or death.
ALWAYS place the ON/OFF switch in the
OFF position.
Disconnect and ground spark plug leads and disconnect negative battery cable from battery before servicing.
WARNING
Some maintenance operations may require the engine to be run. Ensure that the maintenance area is well ventilated. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness and may result in
DEATH
CAUTION
ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before servicing. NEVER attempt any maintenance work on a hot engine.
Air Cleaner
Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and
sourounding area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
1.Release the locking latch and remove the air filter paper element as shown in (Figure 23).
Figure 23. Air Cleaner Components
2.Clean the inside of the cover using a damp cloth.
3.Blow dry with compressed air (0.69 Mpa {7 kgf.cm2, 99.4 PSI} maximum) against the side of the paper filter element (Figure 24) along the pleats. Then blow dry against outside along the pleats, then against inside again.
PAPER
FILTER
ELEMENT
Figure 24. Cleaning Inner Paper Filter
4.If the air filter alarm indicator lamp, Figure 6, item 8 is ON, DO NOT blow dry paper element . Replace paper element with a new one.
5.Inspect air filter cover for cracks, heat damage or warpage. Replace if necessary.
6.Reinstall air filter paper element and support. Attach cover and secure cover with locking latch.
LT6D LIGHT TOWER • operation manual — rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 37