Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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5. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The engine should never
be operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
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6. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws and bolts.
TIP
If dust or water collects in the air filter
check hose, remove the clamp, and
then remove the plug to drain the hose.
7. Install the seat by installing the
seat pin.
8. Install the panel.
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Adjusting the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.
Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, adjust it to specification by
turning the idle adjusting screw. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn
the screw in direction (a). To decrease
the engine idling speed, turn the screw
in direction (b).
1. Air filter element
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1. Idle adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
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