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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: Every 25 hours—Remove the air-cleaner
cover and clean out the debris.
Every 100 hours—Change the air-cleaner 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
1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Squeeze the dust cap sides to open it and knock the
3. Gently slide the filter out of the air-cleaner body
4. Inspect the new filter for damage by looking into the
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5. Carefully slide the filter over the body tube
6. Install the air-cleaner cover with the side facing up, and
(Figure
44).
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Figure 44
dust out.
(Figure
44).
Note: Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the
body.
Note: Do not attempt to clean the filter.
filter while shining a bright light on the outside of the
filter.
Note: Holes in the filter will appear as bright spots.
Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to
the rubber seal. If the filter is damaged do not use it.
To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine
with the air filter and cover installed.
Take special care to keep particulates from dropping
into the clean areas of the air-filter housing.
Note: Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing on the
outer rim of the filter while installing it.
secure the latches
(Figure
2. Filter
(Figure
44).
44).
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