MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Air Filter
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. If run with a soiled air filter, the spark plugs can obtain a coating that disrupts operation.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for the proper service interval).
Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out as follows:
WARNING!
Allow the exhaust system to cool before performing service. Risk for burns.
1.Remove the two plastic fasteners on the top of the air filter cowling and remove the air filter cowling.
2.Remove the foam rubber
Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth.
3.Remove the wing nuts for the air filter and remove the paper filter. Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove dust. If the paper filter is still dirty, it must be replaced.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not used compressed air to clean the air filter.
Do not wash the paper filter. Do not oil the paper filter.
4.Refit the air filter as follows:
Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper filter is whole.
Mount the paper filter in the air filter housing and tighten the wing nuts.
5.Refit the
6.Replace the cowling over the air filter housing. Do not over tighten the plastic fasteners.
Remove the air filter cowling
Remove the
Remove the paper filter
Remove dust
