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Figure 23
1. Cover 3. Paper element
2. Hose clamp 4. Foam element
Cleaning the Foam Air-Cleaner
Element
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean, rinse
it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
Important:
Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner
Element
Important:
Do not clean the paper filter, replace
it ( Figure 23 ).
1. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
2. Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Installing the Foam and Paper
Elements
Important:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the complete foam and
paper air-cleaner assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element on to the paper
air-cleaner element (
Figure 23 ).
2. Place the air-cleaner assembly onto the air
cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts
(
Figure 23 ).
3. Place the air-cleaner cover into position and
tighten the cover knob (
Figure 23 ).
Servicing the Engine Oil
Note:
Change the oil more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Engine-Oil Specifications
Engine-Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG,
SH, SJ, or SL)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.7 L (58 oz) with the filter
removed; 1.5 L (51 oz) without the filter removed
Viscosity: Refer to the table ( Figure 24 ).
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Figure 24
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the engine-oil level.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick ( Figure 25 ) so that
dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage
the engine.
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