MAINTENANCE
Check the Air Filter Often
A wet or dirty air filter can affect the way your engine starts, performs, and wears. So, it’s a good idea to check your air filter once a month.
If you work in dusty soil, or if you want to be on the safe side
—then check your filter more often (for instance, before each use). But be sure to replace it at least once a year, in the spring or fall. Clean or change it as needed. It is recommended to change the air filter yearly.
4.If the air filter needs cleaning or no longer fits properly, remove it. Just lift an edge carefully and “peel” it out. (Picture 3)
5.Use a brush to remove debris from the pad.
6.If the air filter is so dirty that it won’t come clean, you must replace it or severe engine damage will occur. Order a new one directly from your local Authorized MANTIS Dealer.
7.Insert your clean filter inside the
IMPORTANT! Make sure filter is “seated” properly in the cover. The filter must fit snugly inside the rim that holds the filter in place.
Installing the filter incorrectly will cause engine damage and void the warranty. Fit the cover back over the air cleaner. (Again, make sure to clear the choke button.)
8.Tighten the wing nut to secure the cover.
How to Check, Clean and
Change the Air Filter
1.Loosen the wing nut on the side of the
2.Take off the cover. Make sure to clear the choke button. (Picture 2)
3.The air filter is the pad
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Note:
Please check the lip on the Air Cleaner Cover. If the lip is chipped or cracked, it should be replaced. This will prevent dirt from being ingested through the carburetor into the inside of the engine.
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