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STEINER
450
AIR FILTERS
See engine manual for cleaning /replacement
intervals and servicing
.
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Install filters properly, do not over tighten and
deform element.
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Don’t over service, remove end cap only to clean
out dust. Don’t tap dirt out.
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Don’t blow out with compressed air.
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Check intake hoses and fittings for damage or
leaking.
NOTE:
THE USE OF ANY AIR FILTER, OIL FILTER
OR ENGINE OIL FILTER OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURER IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
IF AN AFTER MARKET PART CAUSES
OR SUBSTANTIALLY CONTRIBUTES TO
A FAILURE, THAT FAILURE MAY NOT BE
COVERED BY WARRANTY.
KUBOTA COOLING
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Keep chaff screen clean.
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Keep engine block clean. Grass, dirt, misc. debris
will act as an insulator.
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Do not pressure wash a hot or running engine.
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Keep radiators clean. - Do not use high pressure
air or washers to clean. Use only low air or water
pressure. Blow directly through fins and not on an
angle so as not to damage or close fins.
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Use only commercial grade antifreeze (for cast
iron liquid cooled engines) and deionized water
in a 50/50 mix. Mix outside of engine. Don’t mix
Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol.
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Do not remove thermostat.
MAINTENANCE
VANGUARD EFI COOLING
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Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
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Remove accumulated debris from muffler area
and cylinder area.
NOTICE
Do not use water to clean the engine. Water could
contaminate the fuel system. Use a brush or dry
cloth to clean the engine. This is an air cooled
engine. Dirt or debris can restrict air flow and
cause the engine to overheat, resulting in poor
performance and reduced engine life.
1.
Use compressed air to carefully remove dirt,
dust and debris from the intake grille, engine
compartment and hydraulic oil cooler. Use safety
glasses and proper safety equipment when using
compressed air.
2. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean.
3. Keep the area around and behind the muffler free
of any combustible debris.
After a period of time, debris can accumulate in
the cylinder cooling fins and cause the engine to
overheat. This debris cannot be removed without
partial disassembly of the engine. Have a Briggs &
Stratton Authorized Service Dealer inspect and clean
regularly.
