SERVICE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. To prevent engine damage, DO NOT allow any foreign objects to fall into the carburetor air intake (C).
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4.Avoid dropping anything into the carburetor air intake
(C). If anything falls into the carburetor air intake it MUST be remove.
5.Lift out filter cartridge (D) and foam precleaner (E).
6.Service precleaner:
•Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent.
•Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
•Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz.) of clean engine oil onto precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. A damaged cartridge (D) can allow dirt into the carburetor and can cause poor engine performance, engine damage or failure:
•DO NOT attempt to clean cartridge by tapping against another object.
•Replace cartridge ONLY if very dirty.
•DO NOT use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
•If cartridge is damaged or the seal is cracked, replace.
if necessary.
8.Carefully clean air cleaner housing. Prevent any dirt from falling into carburetor.
9.Install foam precleaner (E) mesh side up.
10.Install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are properly seated and sealing the carburetor air intake area.
11.Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. DO NOT overtighten.
12.Lower hood.
Cleaning Air Intake Screen
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage from overheating and damage to engine:
•Keep air intake screen free of dust.
•Keep cooling shrouds in place.
1.STOP engine. LOCK park brake and remove key.
2.Lift hood.
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3.Clean air intake screen (A) and external surfaces with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air.
4.Clean air intake screen (A) and external surfaces with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air. Lower hood.
Checking Spark Plugs
cCAUTION: Avoid injury. Before you remove spark plugs, STOP engine and wait until engine is cool.
1.Stop engine. LOCK park brake. Remove key. Lift hood.
7. Inspect cartridge for damage or excessive dirt. Replace
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