7. Install dipstick.
7
NOTE:
One side of the dipstick cap has a tab that is
designed to locate the dipstick in the correct orientation in
the oil tank. This dipstick tab is to be centered on the oil tank
casting tab (
A
, Figure 7). The dipstick must be mounted in
this orientation to prevent sticking and false oil level readings.
8. Install oil fill cap.
NOTE:
With the oil fill cap in the lock position, holes in the
cap and oil filter housing are aligned. Install cable strap or
other locking device to prevent accidental cap removal, if
desired (
A
Clean/Replace Air Filter/Safety Filter
1. Disengage two retaining clips (
A
, Figure 8) to release air
cleaner cover (
B
) from air cleaner base (
C
).
2. Remove air filter (
D
) from air cleaner base.
3. Remove safety filter (
E
) from air cleaner base, if
equipped.
4. Gently tap air filter on a hard surface to remove dust, dirt
and debris. Carefully brush and/or vacuum air filter as
necessary.
8
NOTE:
Use of pressurized air or solvents will damage air
filter.
5. Carefully inspect air filter, and replace if it cannot be
adequately cleaned or if any damage is observed.
6. Inspect seal at air cleaner base (
D
) for cuts, tears, holes,
or general deterioration. Replace as necessary.
7. Use a soft bristle brush and a portable hand vacuum to
remove all dust and dirt from air cleaner cover and air
cleaner base.
NOTE:
Exercise care to keep dust and dirt out of hose
to air intake elbow. Inadequate precautions can result in
engine damage.
8. If equipped, install safety filter into air cleaner base.
Orient the safety filter so that the open end installs into
the base.
NOTE:
Replace the safety filter with every third air filter
replacement.
9. Install air filter into air cleaner base.
10. Install air cleaner cover onto air cleaner base and
engage two retaining clips to secure.
11. Inspect duckbill air valve (
F
) on air inlet port of air
cleaner cover. Look for cuts, tears, holes, or general
deterioration. Replace duckbill air valve if damaged or
missing.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Engine operation without the duckbill
air valve (
F
) can reduce filter efficiency by as much as 50
percent.
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