Use and Care Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
Cleaning Primary Air Filter Element
Open the air cleaner cover once a week under ordinary conditions
— or daily when used in a dusty place — to get rid of large
particles of dust and dirt.
NOTE: Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
1. Remove the air filter access panel.
2. Remove the air filter cover (a) from the three air filter cover
holders (b) (Figure 36).
a
b
b
b
Figure 36
3. Remove the air filter element (Figure 37).
Figure 37
4. Remove the inner filter (a) from the paper element (b)
(Figure 38).
b
a
Figure 38
5. Clean the paper element with a soft brush or low pressure air.
Be careful not to damage the paper pleats during cleaning.
6. Inspect the inner filter for deposits or damage.
7. If either filter are excessively dirty or damaged, replace filters
as a set.
8. Re-install the primary air filter element.
9. Install the air filter case cover and be sure the crankcase
breather hose is connected.
NOTE: Be sure to refit the air filter cover with the arrow (on
the rear of air filter cover) upright. If the air filter cover is
improperly fitted the evacuator valve will not function and
dust will adhere to the air filter element.
Cleaning the Air Intake
AIR INTAKE SCREEN
1. Remove the hood and locate the air intake.
2. Remove the rubber seal (b) around the front of the air intake
(a) and remove the air intake screen (c) (Figure 39).
a
b
c
Figure 39
3. Rinse the air intake screen (c) with water and replace the air
intake screen (c) and rubber seal (b) (Figure 39).