Simplicity 7000 Series Operator's Manual page 12

Normal Care
NOTE
Cleaning is important to avoid over¬
heating and engine damage. More
frequent cleaning is recommended
after operation in dusty or {
muddy conditions or after
cutting dry grass.
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1. Clean all dirt and grass from engine
fins. Remove cover as necessary.
2. Clean engine blower screen.
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°
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m
^CLEAN OUT
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DIRT AND
GRASS
3. Clean engine air filter.
A. Remove upper wing nut and cover.
B. Remove foam sleeve.
C. Wash foam with kerosene or soap
and water.
D. Dry foam.
E. Soak foam with lightweight oil;
squeeze several times to spread
oil evenly and to remove excess.
F. Yearly or every 100 operating
hours, whichever occurs first,
remove and clean paper car¬
tridge. Clean by tapping gently
on flat surface. If very dirty,
replace cartridge, or wash in
liquid detergent and water.
Rinse until water remains clear.
Cartridge must be air dried
thoroughly before using.
G. Install foam, cover, and upper
wing nut.
CLEAN
BLOWER
SCREEN
WING NUT
(UPPER)
FOAM
SLEEVE
WING NUT
CUP
PAPER
CARTRIDGE
Figure 7. Clean Engine and Air Filter (25-Hour Care); or as required.
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