Greasing the Belt Tensioner
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page
2.
At the bottom of the machine, wipe the grease
fittings at belt tensioner pivot clean with a rag
(Figure
66).
Figure 66
3.
Connect a grease gun to the fittings
4.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to come out of the bushings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
51).
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the foam
Important:
air filter assembly; extreme engine damage may
occur.
Cleaning the Foam Filter Element
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Replacing the Air-Cleaner
Assembly
(Figure
66).
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pre-cleaner; replace if dirty (more
often under severe conditions).
Every 100 hours or yearly, whichever comes
first—Clean or change the air filter.
Every 400 hours—Replace the air filter.
Do not operate the engine without the
1.
Remove the knee pad; refer to
Knee Pad (page
52).
2.
Remove the foam pre-cleaner from the paper
element.(Figure
67).
3.
Wash the pre-cleaner with warm water and a
mild detergent.
4.
Rinse the pre-cleaner and allow it to air dry.
5.
Lightly oil pre-cleaner with new engine oil;
squeeze out excess oil.
6.
Install the knee pad; refer to
Pad (page
52).
1.
Remove the knee pad; refer to
Knee Pad (page
52).
2.
Unhook the clips on the air-cleaner cover and
remove the cover
3.
Remove the knob and plate
4.
Carefully remove the air-cleaner assembly to
prevent debris from entering the carburetor.
5.
Install the new foam pre-cleaner on to the new
cartridge
(Figure
67).
6.
Install the air-cleaner assembly, plate, and knob
in the body
(Figure
7.
Install the cover and secure it using the clips
(Figure
67).
Removing the
Installing the Knee
Removing the
(Figure
67).
(Figure
67).
67).