Figure 15
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. The paper filter should be replaced every 200 hours.
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.
Servicing the Engine Oil
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:
.63 qt (.6 liters)
Viscosity:
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Yearly or before storage
1.
Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms
the oil so it drains better.
2.
Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower
than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains
completely.
3.
Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
4.
Place a pan under the oil drain hole.
5.
Remove the drain plug and drain the oil through the
hole slot in the frame (Figure 16).
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Figure 16
1.
Oil drain hole
2.
Oil fill cap
6.
When the oil has drained completely, install the plug
and wipe up any spilled oil.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
7.
Remove the oil fill cap and slowly pour approximately
80 percent of the specified amount of oil into the
engine (Figure 16).
8.
Slowly add additional oil to bring the oil level to
the upper limit mark on the dipstick. Refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 9).
9.
Install the oil fill cap.
Cleaning the Sediment Cup
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
Yearly or before storage
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