
11. MAINTENANCE
FUEL TANK HOSE
CONNECTOR
FUEL TANK
FILTER
Fuel Tank Filter Cleaning/Replacement 1. Turn the fuel tank hose connector
. counterclockwise to remove the
fuel tank filter.
2. Clean the fuel tank filter with non-
flammable cleaner or solvent.
Replace the fuel tank filter if
neces-
sary.
3. After cleaning or replacement, rein-
stall the fuel tank filter and fuel
tank hose connector securely.
Fuse Replacement (Electric starter type)
BLOWN FUSE
If the fuse is blown, running the engine
will not charge the battery and the
electric starter will not work.
FUSE RATING: 15A
Never use a fuse with a different rat-
ing
from that specified.
If the fuse is blown, check the cause,
then replace the fuse with a spare fuse
of the same rated capacity. Unless the
cause is found, the fuse may blow
again.
FUSE COVER
Replacement 1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Pull the blown fuse out of the clip.
4. Rush a new 15A fuse into the clip.
A
spare 15A fuse is located in the fuse
holder. If the spare fuse is not avail-
able, the motor will need to be started
with the pull starter rope (refer to the
emergency start procedure page 42).
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