Simplicity 14E AIR Filter REPLACEMENT/SERVICE, Inspect Starter Rope & Handle, Oil Foam Element

AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT/SERVICE

The engine air filter element filters and removes airborne dirt, dust, and other work site debris from the air before it can enter the carburetor and damage sensitive fuel pas- sages.

Depending on the type of air filter element installed on your chipper/shredder engine, you should periodically perform one of the following steps:

Oil Foam Element:

•Clean the element in a safe solvent (not gasoline because it is flammable) and dry with a paper towel

•Moisten the element with clean engine oil

•Ring out the excess oil with a paper towel

Paper Element

•Shake/blow out any debris caught in the element

•Inspect the element and replace if it is dirty or discol- ored, clean and oil the air filter (foam filter only),

Note: Consult the engine manufacturer’s manual for additional recommendations.

If you have any doubts about what type of filter element you have, consult you local authorized dealer for help.

Regular Maintenance

Air Filter

Recoil

Starter

Figure 19. Air Filter and Recoil Starter Location

INSPECT STARTER ROPE & HANDLE

The recoil starter rope and handle should be inspected for signs of abrasion or wear that could result in break- age. It is much easier to replace a frayed rope than a broken one.

INSPECT BATTERY

& ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The battery should be inspected and cleaned every 100 hours of service or as needed. Check the electrolyte level and fill with distilled water if necessary. Fill the cells up to the bottom of the inside split ring. Clean and inspect the battery cables and terminals. Replace if cor- roded.

B

A

Figure 20. Battery and Cables

A. Battery B. Cables

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