Maintenance
Service Air Filter
(Kawasaki Units)
Service Interval: Every 25
Every 300 hours— Replace the paper air filter (Kawasaki Units). (May need more often in dusty conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)
Note: Do Not operate the engine without the air filter assembly; extreme engine damage will occur.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 10).
3.Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly.
Figure 25
ECXKA21 and ECXKABBC21 Units
1. | Cover | 3. | Paper air filter |
2. | Foam element | 4. | Air filter base |
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ECSKA21 and ECSKCP21 Units
1. Cover | 3. Foam element |
2.Paper air filter
4.Remove the paper air filter and discard it as required.
Note: Do Not try to clean a paper air filter.
5.Remove the foam element and wash it with a mild detergent and water, then blot it dry.
6.Saturate the element with clean engine oil, then squeeze it (Do Not twist) to remove the excess oil.
7.Install the foam element.
8.Install the new paper air filter.
9.Install the cover.
Service Air Filter (ECXHNBBC21 and ECXHN21 Units)
Service Interval: Every 25
Every 250 hours— Replace the air filter elements
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