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Checking the Spark
Arrester
Machines with a Spark Arrester
Only
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
fuel vapors even after the engine is shut
off. Hot particles exhausted during engine
operation may ignite flammable materials.
Fire may result in personal injury or property
damage.
Do not refuel or run engine unless spark
arrester is installed.
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2.
Allow the muffler to cool.
3.
Check the spark arrester for breaks in the
screen or welds.
Note:
Replace the spark arrester if it is worn
or damaged.
4.
If you see that the screen is plugged, perform
the following:
A.
Remove the spark arrester.
B.
Shake loose the particles from the arrester
and clean screen with a wire brush.
Note:
Soak the arrester screen in solvent
if necessary.
C.
Install spark arrester onto exhaust outlet.
Fuel System
Maintenance
Servicing the Fuel Filter
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Note:
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve; refer to
Fuel-Shutoff Valve (page
3.
Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter
1. Hose clamp
2. Flow direction arrow (fuel
filter)
4.
Remove the filter from the fuel hoses
38).
Note:
Do not install a dirty filter after it is
removed from the fuel line.
5.
Install a new filter with the flow-direction arrow
aligned as illustrated in
Note:
Ensure that the fuel hoses are fully
seated onto the hose fittings of the fuel filter.
6.
Align the hose clamps over the hose and the
fuel-filter fittings
36
Using the
22).
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Figure 38
3. Hose
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Figure
38.
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38).
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