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LUBRICATION
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1. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover, and
remove the cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from the air filter, and remove
the filter.
3. Remove the foam filter from the paper filter
4. Inspect both air filter elements, and replace them if
they are damaged. Always replace the paper air filter
element at the scheduled interval.
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper Filter Element
Replace the paper filter element after the element has
been in the machine for one year.
1. Tap the paper air filter element several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt. Never try to brush off
dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers. If most of
the dirt and dust is dry, remove the loose dirt with
compressed air. Always wear face protection
when using compressed air.
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NOTE: Blow compressed air through the filter element
from the inside while moving the nozzle up and down and
turning the element. The nozzle pressure must not
exceed 207 kPa (30 psi).
Foam Filter Element
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2. Clean the element in warm soapy water and move the
element up and down rapidly to loosen as much dirt
as possible. Rinse, and allow the element to air dry.
3. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then
squeeze out all access oil. The engine will smoke
when started if too much oil is left in the foam.
4. Remove the three pan-head screws from the
precleaner cap, then remove the cyclone housing and
air guide. Wash the parts with water, dry them
thoroughly, and reassemble them.
Be sure to install the air guide as shown in the
illustration.
Install the cyclone housing so the air intake tab fits
into the groove in the precleaner cap.
5. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and
cover, using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt
from entering the air duct that leads to the
carburetor.
Install Element
6. Place the foam air filter element over the paper
element, and reinstall the assembled air filter. Be sure
the gasket is in place beneath the air filter. Tighten
the air filter wing nut securely.
7. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the cover
wing nut securely.
FUEL SYSTEM
Lead-Free Gasoline Fuel
Use lead-free gasoline with a minimum average octane
rating of 86 or higher.
NOTE:
Do not use gasoline that contains more than 10%
ethanol. If you use gasoline that contains methanol, the
gasoline must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Never use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol.
WARNING:
Always wear face protection when
using compressed air.
WARNING:
Engine fuel is flammable and can
cause a fire or an explosion. Do not fill the fuel
tank or service the fuel system near an open
flame,welding, burning cigars, cigarettes, etc.
WARNING:
Never refuel the machine
when the engine is hot or running. Never
smoke while refueling.
WARNING: Fluid under pressure can
pierce skin and cause injury or death. Stay
away.