Servicing the Foam Air-Cleaner Element
1.
Wash the foam element using a mild detergent
and water.
2.
Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth.
3.
Soak it with new engine oil.
4.
Gently squeeze out excess oil from the element
in an absorbent cloth.
Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner Element
1.
Clean the paper element by tapping it gently to
remove dust. If it is very dirty, replace the paper
element (
2.
Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal.
3.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged.
Important:
Do not clean the paper filter.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
1.
Mount the paper element in the air-cleaner
housing and secure it with the wing nut.
2.
Position the foam element over the paper
element.
3.
Install the air-cleaner cover and secure it with
the wing nut.
Servicing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Check
the engine-oil level.
After the first 20 hours—Change the engine oil.
Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil.
Yearly or before storage—Change the engine
oil.
Engine-Oil Specifications
Note:
Change the oil more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type:
Detergent oil with an API service of SJ or
higher.
Crankcase Capacity:
1.1 L (37 fl oz)
Viscosity:
Refer to the figure below.
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Figure 15
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3.
Check the engine-oil level as shown in
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