MAINTENANCE
Air filter maintenance
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. If running with a dirty air filter, the spark plugs can become fouled.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air filter regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for the proper service interval).
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation.
Risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes before refueling.
Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out as follows:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not used compressed air to clean the air filter.
Do not wash the paper filter. Do not oil the paper filter.
Dust cap
Check the dust cap every day by pressing the rubber valve with two fingers to let out the dirt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The end cover must be installed with the rubber valve pointing downwards, otherwise the rubber valve will not function.
Clean the dust cap by removing the end cover of the the air cleaner and clean inside.
Pressing the rubber valve
Removing the end cover
