Dixon 42 / 968999713 manual Replacing the Fuel Filter, Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter. Do not wash the paper filter. Do not oil the paper filter.

4.Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove dust. If the paper filter is still dirty, it must be replaced.

Refit the air filter as follows:

1.Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper filter is whole.

2.Mount the paper filter in the air filter housing and tighten the wing nuts.

3.Refit the pre-filter on the paper filter.

4.Replace the cowling over the air filter housing. Do not over tighten the plastic fastener.

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the line-mounted fuel filter every 100 hours (once per season) or more regularly if it is clogged.

Replace the filter as follows:

1.Move the hose clamps away from the filter. Use flat-nosed pliers.

2.Pull the filter loose from the hose ends.

3.Push the new filter into the hose ends. Position the filter with the “FLOW” arrow pointing up toward the carburator. If necessary, a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting.

4.Move the hose clamps back toward the filter.

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Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter

Regularly check that the fuel pump’s air filter is free from dirt.

Remove the screws and open the pump, no hoses need be removed.

The filter can be cleaned with a brush if necessary. Replace the filter on the console.

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