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b. Pull out the element.
Cleaning method
2.
a. Tap the element lightly t o remove most of the
dust and dirt; then blow out theremainingdirt
with compressed air through the inner surface
of the element. I f element isdamaged, replace.
b. Reassemble by reversing the removal pro-
cedure. Check whether the element is seated
completely against the case.
c. The air filter element should be cleaned once
a
month or every 1,600km (1,000 miles). It
should be cleaned more often i f the machine
is operated in extremely dusty areas.
the air cleaner element installed. Ex-
without
cessive oil contamination
may result.
and
engine wear
C. Engine/Transmission Oil
1.
Oil level measurement
a. T o check the level, warm the engine up for
several minutes. Stop the engine. With the
engine stopped, screw the dip stick completely
out and then rest the stick in the hole.
NOTE: When checking engine oil level with
the dip stick, let the unscrewed dip stick rest
on the case threads. Be sure the engine is
stopped and the machine is positioned straight
up and on both wheels.
b. The dip stick has
mark. The oil level should be between the two.
If the level is low, add sufficient oil to raise
t o the proper level.
Engine/Transmission oil and oil filter replace-
2.
ment
a. Start the engine. Allow
minutes. Stop the engine.
b. Place an oil pan under the engine and remove
the oil filler cap.
c. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
a
Minimum and
a
Maximum
t o warm up for
it
it
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