MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

1.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 26). Use a T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

2.Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

Blue EZ-Start

Lever

Screws

Screws

Fig. 26

Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine.

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 27).

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 28). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 29).

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 30).

Air Filter

Inside Muffler

Cover

Fig. 27

 

 

 

Fig. 28

 

 

 

Fig. 29

 

 

 

Fig. 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 27).

NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly will VOID the warranty.

Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

1.Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor and muffler. Align the screw holes.

2.Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 26) and tighten.

Do not over tighten.

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