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MAINTENANCE
Air Filter
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air filter, the spark plugs can become fouled, disrupting operation.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for the proper service interval).
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. There is a risk for burns if touched. Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes.
Kawasaki Engine
1.Remove the plastic fastener on the top of the air filter cowling and remove the air filter cowling.
2.Remove the foam rubber
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter. Do not wash the paper filter. Do not oil the paper filter.
3.Remove the wing nuts for the air filter and remove the paper filter. Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove dust. If the paper filter is still dirty, it must be replaced.
To refit the filter:
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
4.Replace the cowling over the air filter housing.
Do not over tighten the plastic fastener.
Remove the air filter cowling
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Remove paper filter