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Maintenance (continued)
Remove and inspect the pre-lter. 2.
If the pre-lter is torn or otherwise
damaged, replace it with a new
one.
Clean the pre-lter with soap and 3.
water. Let dry before reinstalling.
Inspect the air lter element. If the 4.
element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
Tap lter gently on a hard surface to 5.
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to blow
debris out and away from the air lter
element.
Install the air lter element, pre-lter 6.
and cover in the reverse order of
removal.
Components of air lter
Filter element
Loosen
fasteners
Remove the cover of the air lter
10-Hour maintenance
(more frequently in dusty
conditions)
Remove the air lter cover by loos-1.
ening the cover screw(s) and lifting.
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the lter only!
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
Prelter
Remove and inspect spark plug
spark plug gap--all models
0,6 mm
(0.024 in)
Clean the spark
plug and check
the gap at the
electrode.
50-hour maintenance
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug,
clean the area around the plug to
prevent dirt and debris from getting
into the engine’s internal parts.
10/15-Hour maintenance
Remove and clean or replace the
spark plug.
Clean the spark plug. Adjust elec- ■trode gap according to the values
listed in the ”Specications” section. If
the spark plug must be replaced, use
only the type recommended in ”Spec-
ications” or equivalent resistor type
spark plug of the correct heat range.
Gearcase lubrication
1. Clean all loose debris from gear box.2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Grease should ll gear case to bottom of grease plug hole.3. Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NOT over-ll.
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