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26 Operator’s Manual
Service
MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER:
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO
NOT USE GASOLINE OR LOW FLASH-
POINT SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE
ELEMENT. CLEAN THE ELEMENT IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA. ENSURE
THAT NO SPARKS OR FLAMES ARE
NEAR THE WORKING AREA, THIS
INCLUDES ANY APPLIANCE WITH A
PILOT LIGHT.
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT
THE AIR FILTER, SERIOUS DANGER
CAN RESULT.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine.
Check for and correct heavy buildup of dirt and debris along
with loose or damaged components. (See Fig. 8)
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover and remove the elements.
2. Clean the elements:
FOAM PRE-CLEANER ELEMENT: Wash the foam pre-
cleaner element in warm water with detergent. Rinse the
foam pre-cleaner element thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess water, but do
not wring. Allow the foam pre-cleaner element to air dry.
Saturate the foam pre-cleaner element with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil. DO NOT put engine oil on the
foam damper.
NOTE: Clean the foam pre-cleaner element every 25 hours
of operation (more often under extremely dusty or
dirty condition)
PAPER AIR CLEANER ELEMENT: Do not wash the paper
element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the
element. Clean by gently tapping the element to remove
dust. Replace the element if damaged, bent or extremely
dirty. Handle new element carefully; do not use if the sealing
surfaces are bent or damaged.
NOTE: Replace the paper element every 100 hours (more
often under extremely dusty conditions.)
5. Reinstall the foam pre-cleaner element and the paper
air cleaner element. Close air cleaner cover and clasp
shut.
(Fig. 8)