Craftsman 316.794830 manual AIR Filter Maintenance

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Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty.

1.Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the left side of the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to the right (Fig. 21).

2.Remove the air filter (Fig. 21).

Tab

	Air Filter
	Air Filter Cover
	Fig. 21
3,	Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 22). Rinse the filter
	thoroughly and allow it to dry.

Fig. 22

4, Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 23).

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 24).

6.Replace the filter (Fig. 25).

NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.

Back Plate

Slots

Back Plate Slot

Fig. 25

7.Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on the right side of the air filter cover into the slots at the right side of the back plate (Fig. 25).

8.Swing the cover to the left until the tab on the air filter cover snaps into place in the slot on the back plate (Fig. 26).

9.Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.

Tab

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Fig. 26

Fig. 23 Fig. 24

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