North Star M157594AF.1 Owner's Manual page 42

Clean water filter
Recharge and
maintain battery
Perform engine
maintenance
Maintenance & Repair
Water dripping or spraying,
or localized moisture
Exposed wire mesh due
to wear
Clean the water filter before each use.
WARNING:
When cleaning filters, check whether dangerous chemicals have
been used with the filter and take any precautions that may be
recommended by the manufacturer of these chemicals. Always
dispose of hazardous fluids per local, state, and national
guidelines.
1) Locate water filter on pump inlet fitting. (See Components section of
this manual.)
2) Remove water filter cap.
3) Remove filter screen.
4) Run water through screen to clean.
5) Reassemble.
Inspect, recharge, and maintain battery according to your battery
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not store with battery charger always connected. Batteries that are over-
charged can boil themselves dry and produce excessive amounts of
hydrogen, an explosive gas.
Perform engine maintenance as specified in the engine owner's manual.
Engine maintenance items include:
1. Changing oil and oil filter
2. Air filter check/replacement
3. Spark plug cleaning and replacement
4. Fuel filter check/replacement
5. Inspecting and cleaning muffler (and spark arrestor if equipped)
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