How To Service The Air Filter
Replace the air filter every 50 hours; more often in dusty or dirty conditions.
CAUTION
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
1Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2To remove the cover (A), press in on the two side tabs (B) while pulling out on the cover (A).
3To prevent dirt from entering the carburetor (D), carefully pull the filter (C) away from the carburetor
(D).
4If the filter (C) is very dirty or damaged, replace it with a new filter.
5Install the filter and cover onto the carburetor.
6Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
¯Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner or the filter removed as a fire or explosion could result. A defective air filter will cause a loss of engine power. If dirt or dust enters the engine through the carburetor, the result will be excessive wear or damage to the engine. Replace a damaged or clogged air cleaner immediately.
AC D
B
A B
Figure 28: Change Air Filter
Maintenance
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