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C. Dry the filter element using warm, flowing air (71° C)
max), or allow element to air-dry. Do not use a light bulb
to dry the filter element because damage could result.
Compressed Air Method
A. Blow compressed air from the inside to the outside of the
dry filter element. Do not exceed 689 kPa to prevent dam-
age to the element.
B. Keep the air hose nozzle at least 5 cm from the filter and
move the nozzle up and down while rotating the filter ele-
ment. Inspect for holes and tears by looking through the
filter toward a bright light.
5.
Inspect the new filter for shipping damage. Check the sealing
end of the filter. Do not install a damaged filter.
6.
Insert new filter into the air cleaner body. Make sure the filter
is sealed properly by applying pressure to the outer rim of the
filter when installing it. Do not press on the flexible center of
the filter.
7.
Reinstall the cover and secure the latches. Make sure the cover
is positioned with THE TOP side up.
8.
Reset the indicator (Fig. 31) if it still shows red.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (Fig. 35–36)
Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine,
stop the engine and remove the key from the switch.
Change the oil and filter initially after the first 50 hours of opera-
tion; thereafter change the oil and filter every 100 hours.
1.
Remove the drain plug (Fig. 35) and let the oil flow into the
drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug and the
new plug seal, Part No. 74-7850.
2.
Remove the oil filter (Fig. 36). Apply a light coat of clean oil
to the new filter seal before screwing it on. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN.
3.
Add 15W–40 CD oil to the crankcase. Capacity is 5 l with the
filter.
CAUTION
Figure 34
1.
Air cleaner safety filter
Figure 35
1.
Drain plug
Figure 36
1.
Oil filter
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