Maintenance Section
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Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly
You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual,
before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.
Air Intake System - Check, Clean
Precleaner (If Equipped)
NOTICE
Never service precleaner with the engine
running.
1.
Check the precleaner bowl for dirt build-up.
If the dirt is up to the line, remove the
precleaner bowl and empty it. Periodically wash
the cover and bowl in water.
Servicing Filter Element
NOTICE
Never service filter with the engine running.
Service the air cleaner when the red target in the
service indicator stays locked in the visible position
with the engine stopped.
1.
To service the air cleaner, raise the hood and
seat assembly. Make certain the support
cylinder securely holds the hood open. Loosen
the cover latches and remove the cover.
2.
Rotate the element slightly to separate it from
its base and remove it from the air cleaner
housing.
3.
Clean and inspect the element or replace with a
new element. See topic, “Cleaning Primary
Filter Element”.
4.
Clean the inside of air cleaner housing and the
cover. Inspect all connections between the air
cleaner and carburetor. Check intake hose for
cracks, damage necessary to prevent leakage.
NOTICE
Do not allow dirty air to enter the intake hose
when cleaning the inside of the air cleaner
housing.
5.
Check the air cleaner housing for loose latches.
6.
Reset the air cleaner service indicator.
7.
Install the air filter element.
