Snapper LT200H42IBV2 series 1 Operator's Manual page 89

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
The engine must
gulp about 12
gallons of air for
used. Because of
its working
ment, the air avaUable
to your Snapper eng
heavily saturated with air-
borne dirt particles.
g that dirt wlU
quickly ruin an engine,
manufacturers equip their
engines with extremely
efficient air cleaners to
filter ou! the harmful dirt.
As the dirt particlea are stopped,
they build up and begin to clog
the outside of the filter. This
reduces the amount of air
available to the engine and causes
an over-rich fuel mixture which re-
sults In the following adverse
effects:
An Improperly serviced, dirt
clogged air cleaner will:
Damage caused by a poorly serviced air
cleaner is not covered under the engine
warranties. So, save yourself unnecessary
expenses and undue aggravation by keeping
the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals
specified In the engine owner's manual.
It doesn't take long to service an air cleaner.
Follow the specific instructions In the engine
owner's manual for the type filter used. Pre-
vent dirt from falling Into the carburetor Intake
when servicing your air cleaner• Make sure
components are Installed In correct sequence
after servicing to prevent unfiltered air from
entering the engine. Some servicing hints on
1. Increase fuel consumpUon ...................
2. cause power loss
3. result in hard starUng
4. create smoke from unburned !
fuel
5. produce carbon build-up
Internally
6. foul spark plug electrodes
7. score cylinder walls
8. burn valves
9. wear out the engine pre-
maturely
10. COST YOU MONEY!
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