Maintenance Instructions; Air Filter; Fuel Cap/Fuel Filter - McCulloch MAC 291 User Manual

8-3. REMOVING / REPI-ACING
STRINGHEAD
I MAI NTENANCE I NSTRUCTIONS 8
Figure &3A
1. Turn the knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove.
Use the stringhead wrench if required.
2. Remove the spool and spring from the housing.
3. Remove the housing. Gently tap back of housing to
loosen. (Figure 8-3A)
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Figure 8-48
2. Lift filter from Air Box. (Figure 8-4B)
3. Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE
GASOLINEI
4. Air dry filter.
5. Reinstall filter in reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Replace f lter if frayed, torn, damaged or
unable to clean.
8.5. FUEL CAP/FUEL FILTER
CAUTION
Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container
before starting this procedure.
FUEL.AP
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Figure 8-5A
NOTE: Keep vent on fuel cap clean of debris.
(Figure B-5A)
1. Liftfuel line outoftank. Steelwirewith hookorpaper
clip works well. (Figure 8-5B)
HAND
TlGHT
ONLY
OO NOT USE
STRINGHEAO
WRENCH
Figure 8-3B
4. Remove the replacement stringhead from the pack-
age intact. Place it on the spindle. Ensure the hex
on the spindle is well seated into the housing.
5. Compress the'spool into the housing and thread the
knob into the assembly. Tighten the knob CLOCK-
WISE, BY HAND ONLY. (Figure 8-38)
84. AIR FILTER
To Clean Air Filter:
AIR FILTER
AIR FILTER
COVER
COVER SCREWS
Figure 8-4A
1 . Remove 2 screws holding airfilter cover
remove cover. (Figure 8-4A)
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FUEt FILTER
in place and