2. Remove the oil filter. Apply a light coat of clean oil to
the new filter gasket.
3. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the
filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further. Do
not overtighten.
4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine
Oil, page 20.
5. Dispose of the oil properly.
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Service Interval/Specification
Replace the filter element after every 800 operating hours.
Servicing the Filter
1. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts
(Fig. 48).
2. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter.
3. Close the fuel shut off valve (Fig. 47) below the fuel
tank.
Figure 47
1. Fuel shut-off valve
4. Open the filter drain plug and breather valve (Fig. 48).
5. Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the fuel lines
from the top of the filter.
6. Loosen the carriage bolt on the filter mounting band
and remove the filter canister. Dispose of properly.
7. Install the new filter canister and tighten the mounting
band carriage bolt.
8. Install the fuel lines and clamps per the inlet and outlet
markings on the top of the filter.
9. Make sure the filter drain plug is closed. Open the fuel
shut off valve and then the filter breather valve.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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3
1. Fuel filter /water separator
2. Filter mounting band
Adjusting the Throttle Control
Proper throttle operation is dependent upon proper
adjustment of the throttle control. Ensure the throttle
control is operating properly.
1. Move the remote throttle control lever to the Slow
position (Fig. 49).
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2
1. Throttle cable
2. Cable clamp
2. Loosen the cable clamp screw securing the cable to the
engine (Fig. 49).
3. Move the cable until the speed control lever contacts the
idle speed screw (Fig. 49).
4. Tighten the cable clamp screw and check the engine
RPM setting.
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4
Figure 48
3. Filter drain plug
4. Breather valve
3
1
Figure 49
3. Speed control lever
4. Idle speed screw
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3