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Engine Maintenance
Inspecting the Carbon Canister
Air Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 200 hours
1. Locate the air filter on the bottom of the carbon
canister (Figure 43).
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Figure 43
1. Filter opening
2. Ensure that the opening on the bottom of the filter is
clear and open.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air
filter service indicator.
Every 25 hours
Every 600 hours—Change the safety air filter (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions).
Inspect the air cleaner and hoses periodically to maintain
maximum engine protection and to ensure maximum service
life. Check the air-cleaner body for damage which could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air-cleaner body.
Inspect and change the air-cleaner filter as described in the
following procedure:
1. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull the
air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body (Figure 44).
1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Squeeze the dust cap sides to open it and knock the
3. Gently slide the primary filter out of the air-cleaner
4. Remove the safety filter only if you intend to replace it.
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5. Inspect the new filter(s) for damage by looking into
6. If you are replacing the safety filter, carefully slide the
7. Carefully slide the primary filter over the safety filter
8. Install the air-cleaner cover with the side facing up, and
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Figure 44
dust out.
body (Figure 44).
Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the
body.
Note: Do not attempt to clean the primary filter.
Important: Never attempt to clean the safety filter.
If the safety filter is dirty, then the primary filter is
damaged and both filters should be replaced.
the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of
the filter.
Note: Holes in the filter will appear as bright spots.
Note: Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal. If the filter is damaged do
not use it.
new filter into the filter body (Figure 44).
Note: Take special care to keep particulates from
dropping into the clean areas of the air filter housing.
Note: To prevent engine damage, always operate the
engine with both air filters and cover installed.
(Figure 44).
Note: Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on the
outer rim of the filter while installing it.
secure the latches (Figure 44).
2. Filter
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