Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
The cyclone air filter collects the largest contaminant particles,
which collect in the container. When you can see a layer of
dirt at the bottom of the container, clean the cyclone housing,
air channels, and air-intake screen.
Servicing the Cyclone Air Filter
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
1.
Remove the 3 screws holding the cyclone housing.
2.
Remove the housing with the air-intake screen and
remove the air channels.
Figure 11
1.
Cyclone housing
3.
Air channels
2.
Screw
4.
Cyclone housing with
air-intake screen
Note:
The air channels may remain in the upper
portion or follow along with the housing when
removed.
3.
Clean the components with water, detergent and a
brush, then dry the components carefully.
4.
Place the air channels in the cyclone housing.
5.
Insert cyclone housing into position and make sure it
fits in the upper portion.
Do not
use force; align it in
place before fitting the screws.
Replacing the Air Filter
Service Interval:
Every 200 hours
If the engine is low on power, produces black smoke, or runs
unevenly, the air filter may be clogged.
1.
Remove the wing nut and lift off the cyclone filter with
the air filter cowling (
Figure 12
1.
Wing nut
4.
Air filter
2.
Cyclone air filter
5.
Stud
3.
Foam pre-filter
2.
Remove the foam pre-filter and clean it as follows
A.
Wash the pre-filter using a mild detergent and
water.
B.
Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth.
C.
Soak it with new engine oil.
D.
Gently wind the filter in an absorbent cloth and
squeeze out excess oil.
3.
Remove the wing nut on top of the air filter and
remove the paper filter.
4.
Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove
dust. If the paper filter is still dirty or damaged, replace
it.
Important:
Do not use compressed air to blow
out the paper element, this can damage it.
5.
Mount the paper filter in the air filter housing and
secure it with the wing nut.
6.
Position the foam pre-filter over the paper filter.
7.
Install the cyclone filter with the air filter cover and
secure it with the wing nut.
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