Service - 29
Servicing Air Filter Elements
ATTENTION:
Avoid Engine Damage! En-
gine air fi lter is vital to the operation of this
power unit. Failure to service air cleaner regu-
larly can result in severe engine damage.
•
When operating this power unit in extreme
heat, dust, or other severe conditions,
check the air cleaner daily.
•
Never run the engine without the air fi lter
elements installed.
•
Do not wash the paper elements.
•
Do not attempt to clean the paper elements.
Primary Air Filter Element
1. Park the power unit on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and engage park brake.
3. Remove ignition key from switch.
4. Allow engine to cool.
5. Open engine hood to access engine compart-
ment.
6. Release both spring latches (A) on the canister
and unhook latches from the canister housing.
7.
A
A
B
B
C
C
Remove the air fi lter cover (B).
8. Remove and discard the fi lter element (C).
9. Install the new fi lter element.
10. Install the air canister cover making sure the
word “TOP” is up.
11. Close engine hood.
AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE!
When removing the air fi lter element, an
opening directly to the internal parts of the
engine is created. Extreme care should be
used when changing this element.
Be sure nothing falls into the canister that
could make its way into the engine. Have
the new fi lter element ready to install im-
mediately after the old one is removed.
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
If the unit has been running, the radia-
tor will be hot and can burn skin! Built
up pressure in the radiator can cause an
explosive release of coolant if the radiator
cap is removed:
• Shut off engine and allow to cool.
• Do not remove the cap unless the
radiator and engine are cool enough to
touch with bare hands.
• Slowly loosen cap to the fi rst stop to
release all the pressure before remov-
ing completely.
• Wear Personal Protective Gear to pro-
tect eyes and skin when opening radia-
tor cap to protect against the pressure
in the radiator.
ATTENTION: Avoid Engine Damage! Us-
ing incorrect coolant mixture and/or type
can cause engine damage. See the engine
operator’s manual for correct type.
• Do not operate engine without coolant.
• Do not use plain water.
• Do not pour coolant into radiator when
engine is hot.
• To prevent engine overheating, do not
exceed more than 50% antifreeze in
cooling system.
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