Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug
(Figure
23).
Figure 23
1. Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to
change the oil or replace the blade, allow the
fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If
you must tip the machine prior to running
out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove
the fuel. Always tip the machine onto its
side, with the dipstick down.
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Yearly
1.
Unclip the top of the air-filter cover
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1. Clip
2. Air-filter cover
2.
Remove the air filter
3.
Inspect the air filter.
Note:
If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace
it with a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air
filter on a hard surface to loosen debris.
4.
Install the air filter.
5.
Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.
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(Figure
Figure 24
3. Air filter
(Figure
24).
24).
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