MAINTENANCE
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AIR CLEANER: Your air cleaner may have only the paper cartridge, or it may have the cartridge and a foam
cleaner every 25 hours or once a year, whichever comes first. If the air cleaner doesn’t have the pre- cleaner, service the cartridge every 25 hours or once a year, whichever comes first. Under dusty conditions, service more often.
Clean Rotating Screen: See Figure D.2. Clean the rotating screen on your machineís engine as often as needed to remove dirt or debris that may collect on the screen. A dirty screen can result in engine over- heating and damage.
FIGURE D.2 - CLEAN ROTATING
SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS GUARD
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CAUTION
Do not use petroleum solvents such as kerosene to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. DO NOT OIL THE CARTRIDGE OR USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY THE CAR- TRIDGE.
Remove the wing nut and cover. Carefully remove the foam
To service the
1.Wash in liquid detergent and water.
2.Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
3.Saturate in clean engine oil.
4.Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
To service the cartridge:
1.Tap gently on a clean surface.
2.Replace if very dirty or wash in a
3.Rinse thoroughly from the mesh side with flowing water until the water is clear.
4.Allow to stand and air dry before reinstalling.
Carefully place the
CLEAN ENGINE: Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or a brush. Do not clean with a forceful spray of water. Water might contaminate the fuel system.
CAUTION
Periodically clean the muffler area to remove com- bustible debris.
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1. ROTATING SCREEN
CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM: See Figure D.3. Clean the internal cooling fins and surfaces to prevent over- speeding, overheating, and engine damage. Clean every 100 operating hours or as often as necessary.
FIGURE D.3 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM
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1. REMOVE CHAFF AND DIRT FROM THESE AREAS.
