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If oil cap is not tightly secured, it may leak.
CLEANING OF AIR CLEANER
WARNING:
and do not smoke.
Interval of Cleaning and Inspection: Daily (every 10 operating hours)
Turn the choke lever to the full close side, and keep the carburetor off from
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dust or dirt.
Removing air cleaner cover
Release the hook on the air cleaner cover by pressing down the loop on the
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plate.
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Pull and remove the air cleaner cover.
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Cleaning element
Remove the elements and tap them to remove dirt.
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For heavy contamination:
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1) Remove the element (sponge), immerse it in warm water or in water-
diluted neutral detergent, and dry it completely. Do not squeeze or rub it
when washing.
2) Clean the element (paper) by tapping it gently. If you can use an air blow
gun, blow the compressed air onto the inside of the element (paper). Do
not wash the element (paper).
Before attaching the element (sponge), be sure to dry it completely.
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Wipe out oil adhering around the air cleaner cover and separator plate with
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waste cloth.
Attaching air cleaner cover
Fit the element (sponge) and element (paper). Insert the element (sponge) all
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the way into the air cleaner cover.
Insert the side hook onto the air cleaner cover as illustrated, and push the
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lower part of the air cleaner cover until it clicks so that the hook sits into the
NOTICE:
Clean the elements several times a day, if excessive dust adheres to it.
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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 pick
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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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Plate
Element (sponge)
Air cleaner cover
Air cleaner cover
Element (sponge)
Separator plate
Element (paper)
Loop
Fixing bolt
POINTS ON OIL
Never discard replaced engine oil in garbage, earth or sewage ditch.
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Disposal of oil is regulated by law. In disposal, always follow the 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
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replacement at regular intervals (replace with new oil every 6 months).
Side hook
Hook
