8913204
Gas Engine
V1.0
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For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
REPLACEMENT PARTS
The emission control systems on your engine were designed, built and
certified to conform to Canadian emission regulations. The use of genuine
parts is recommended whenever maintenance is done to the engine. Genuine
replacement parts are manufactured to the same standards as the original
parts. Using replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality
may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system.
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of an aftermarket part to certify
that use of the part will not result in a failure of the engine to comply with
emission regulations.
SERVICE THE AIR FILTER
NOTICE! Operating the engine with a damaged or missing air filter will
allow dust and debris to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear or
scoring on the engine pistons. Always ensure the air filter is in place.
A dirty air filter will restrict airflow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If the engine is used in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more
frequently than specified in the maintenance schedule.
1. Remove the air cleaner’s outside cover (Fig. 7). Be careful to prevent dirt
and debris from falling into the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the air filter from the air filter housing.
3. Clean the housing interior with warm soap and water. Allow to dry
before reassembly.
4. Inspect the air filter to see if you can clean it or if it should be discarded.
Discard if it is too dirty and replace with a new filter.
4.1 Clean the dirty air filter by tapping
it on a hard surface to dislodge
dirt and dust. Finer particulate
matter may still remain lodged in
the filter’s fibers.
4.2 Use clean compressed air to
clean the filter. Set the compressor
to a maximum of 30 PSI. Anything
higher can damage the filter. Hold
the air nozzle inside the filter and
direct the air stream outward to
blow the dirt and debris away from
the outer surface.
Fig. 7
