Maintenance
EN-15
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Pull wire off spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it
does not accidentally contact spark plug.
Air Filter
Clean air filter once every season or every 25 hours;
clean more frequently under dusty conditions.
Note:
Do not operate engine without air filter
element; extreme engine wear or
damage will occur.
1.
To remove air filter, snap cover latch open,
swing to side and unhook (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
1.
Filter
2.
Cover
2.
Remove cover and air filter.
3.
Wash air filter in laundry detergent or kerosene
(Fig. 19).
4.
Squeeze filter to remove excess liquid and blot
dry with a paper towel or rag.
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Figure 19
5.
Apply one tablespoon of SAE 30W oil to the air
filter (Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
6.
Squeeze until oil is distributed evenly
throughout filter. Blot lightly with paper towel to
remove excess oil.
7.
Replace filter with cleaner side facing carburetor.
Note:
Be sure filter is fully seated in air box
and does not pucker, allowing direct
passage of air and dirt.
