PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
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used. Because of
Its working environ- ,._
mant, the air avellable ;,:'_
to your Snapper engine Is " _
heavily saturated with air-
borne dirt particles.
that dirt will
quickly ruin an engine,
manufacturers equip their
engines with extremely
efficient air cleaners to
the harmful dirt.
As the dirt particles arestopped,
they build upand begin toclog
the outside ofthe filter. This
reduces the amount of air
available to the engine and causes
an over-rich fuel mlxturs which re-
suits In the following adverse
effects:
An Improperly serviced, dirt
clogged air cleaner will:
Increase fuel consumption
2. cause power loss
3. result In hard starting
4. create smoke from unburned
fuel
5. produce carbon build-up ;
Internally
6. foul spark plug electrodes
7. score cylinder walls
8. burn valves
9. wear out the engine pre-
maturely
10.COST YOU MONEYI
Damage caused by a poorly serviced air
cleaner Is not covered under the engine
warranties. So, cave yourself unnecessary
expenses and undue aggravation by keeping
the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals
specified In the engine owner's manual.
It doesn't take long to servlca an air cleaner.
Follow the specific Instructions In the engine
owners manual for the type filter used. Pre-
vent dirt from falling Into the carburetor Intake
when servicing your air cleaner. Make sure
components are Installed In correct sequence
after servicing to prevent unfiltered air from
entering the engine. Someservicing hints on
several common types are:
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