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CLEANING OF AIR CLEANER
DANGER: Shut off the engine, keep away from open
fl
ames
and do not smoke.
Interval of Cleaning and Inspection: Daily (every 10 operating hours)
Turn the choke lever (4) to the full close side, and keep the carburetor off
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from dust or dirt.
Loosen the
fi
xing bolt (7).
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Remove the air cleaner cover (1) by pulling its bottom side.
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Remove the elements (2) (6) and tap them to remove dirt.
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If the elements are heavily contaminated:
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Remove the elements, immerse them in warm water or in water-diluted
neutral detergent, and dry them completely. Do not squeeze or rub them
when washing.
Before attaching the elements, be sure to dry them completely. Insuf
fi
cient
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drying of the elements may lead to dif
fi
cult startup.
Wipe out oil adhering around the air cleaner cover and the breather part (5)
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with waste cloth.
Fit the element (sponge) (2) into the element (felt) (6).
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Fit the elements into the plate (3) so that the sponge faces the air cleaner
cover.
Immediately attach the cleaner cover and tighten it with
fi
xing bolts. (In
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remounting,
fi
rst place the upper claw, and then the lower claw.)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(7)
(6)
(5)
POINTS ON OIL
Never discard replaced engine oil in garbage, earth or sewage ditch. Disposal of oil is regulated by law. In disposal, always follow the
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relevant laws and regulations. For any points remaining unknown, contact Authorized Service Agent.
Oil will deteriorate even when it is kept unused. Perform inspection and replacement at regular intervals (replace with new oil every
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6 months).
NOTICE:
Clean the elements several times a day, if excessive dust adheres to it.
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Dirty elements reduce engine power and make starting engine dif
fi
cult.
Remove oil on the elements. If operation continues with the elements
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remaining not cleared of oil, oil in the air cleaner may fall outside,
resulting in contamination of the environment.
Do not put the elements on the ground or dirty place. Otherwise they
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pick up dirt or debris and it may damage the engine.
Never use fuel for cleaning the elements. Fuel may damage them.
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5) Set the engine level, and gradually
fi
ll up to upper limit mark (6) with new
oil.
6) After
fi
lling, tightly secure oil cap, so that it will not loosen and cause leaks.
If oil cap is not tightly secured, it may leak.
(6)
Internal stepped
section (upper
limit)
External mark
(lower limit)
Internal stepped
section (lower
limit)
External mark
(upper limit)
(4)
