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| SERVICING YOUR TILLER |
Air Filter Check |
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1. | Move the choke lever [1] to the CLOSED () position to | [3] |
| prevent dirt from entering the engine. | [2] |
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2. | Squeeze together the air cleaner upper tab [3] at the top of | [1] |
| the air cleaner cover [5] to release it from its catch, then flip |
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the cover down to remove it.
3. Remove the air filter [6] and check it to be sure it is clean and in good condition.
4. If the air filter is dirty, clean it as described under Air Filter Cleaning. Replace the air filter if it is damaged.
NOTICE |
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Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged |
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air filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid |
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engine wear. This type of damage is not covered by the | [6] | |
Distributor’s Limited Warranty. | ||
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5. Align the air filter [6] with the air cleaner base [2] as shown. | [5] | [4] |
Reinstall the air filter by locating the three air cleaner base |
pegs into the three air filter holes [7]. Slide the air filter over the pegs until it is flush with the air cleaner base.
NOTICE
An improperly installed air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. Make sure the air filter is properly installed and flush with the air cleaner base before installing the air cleaner cover.
6.Reinstall the air cleaner cover [5] by hooking the two lower tabs [4] on the bottom of the cover and snapping the upper tab [3] into place.
Air Filter Cleaning
A dirty air filter restricts air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, clean the air filter after each refueling.
1.Remove the air filter.
2.Clean the air filter in warm soapy water [1]. Rinse and allow it to dry thoroughly [2]. Or, clean in nonflammable solvent and allow it to dry.
3.Dip the air filter in clean engine oil [3], then squeeze out all excess oil [4]. The engine will be hard to start or will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the air filter.
NOTICE
Operating the engine with a dry air filter will allow dust to enter, causing engine damage.The air filter must be oiled after cleaning.
4.Wipe dirt from the air cleaner base and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor.
5.Reinstall the air filter and air filter cover.
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