PAGE 24 — QP4TK TRASH PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/24/17)
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
1. Loosen the wing nut and detach the cover of the air
cleaner shown in Figure 13.
2. Tap the element (Figure 13) several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not
exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2
)] through the
element.
.
Figure 13. Engine Air Cleaner
DANGER
DO NOT
use gasoline as a cleaning
solvent, because that would create a risk
of fire or explosion.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, with a
damaged air filter, or a filter in need of replacement
will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine
wear.
BLOW COMPRESSED
AIR FROM THE
INSIDE OUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
WASHER
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
DAILY
Thoroughly remove dirt and debris from the engine and
pump. Inspect or replace the air cleaner elements as
necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
ENGINE OIL
1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is
warm
as shown
in Figure 12.
2. Unscrew the oil filler dipstick from its holder.
3. Next, remove oil drain bolt and sealing washer and
allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed
in Table 6. Engine oil capacity is 1.8 quarts (1.7 liters).
DO NOT
over fill.
5. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten
securely.
Figure 12. Engine Oil (Draining)
DRAIN
BOLT
SEALING
WASHER
OIL FILLER
DIPSTICK
CONTAINER
CAUTION
You
must
frequently check the oil level
of the engine.There is no low oil shutoff
feature for protection and operating the
pump with low oil
levels
will cause severe
damage to the engine.
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