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Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 250 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 that could possibly cause an air leak.
Replace a damaged air-cleaner body.
1.
Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body
(Figure
84).
Figure 84
1. Air-cleaner cover
2.
Squeeze the dust cap sides to open it and knock
the dust out.
3.
Gently slide the filter out of the air-cleaner body
(Figure
84).
Note:
Avoid knocking the filter into the side of
the body.
Note:
Do not attempt to clean the filter.
4.
Inspect the new filter for damage by looking
into the filter while shining a bright light on the
outside of the filter.
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2. Filter
Note:
Holes in the filter 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.
Note:
To prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with the air filter and cover
installed.
5.
Carefully slide the filter over the body tube
(Figure
84).
Note:
Ensure that it is fully seated by pushing
on the outer rim of the filter while installing it.
6.
Install the air-cleaner cover with the side facing
up, and secure the latches
78
(Figure
84).
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