Operator`s manual

Service Engine - 28
SERVICE ENGINE
• Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz.) of clean engine oil
onto the precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute
the oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.
7. Inspect the paper element without removing it. If the
paper element (D) is damaged or very dirty:
• Carefully remove the element from the air cleaner
housing. Replace with a new element.
8. Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt
from falling into carburetor.
9. Install foam precleaner onto paper element and install
into air cleaner base.
10.Install air cleaner cover and tighten knob. DO NOT
overtighten.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements
(Model 2046)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Lift hood.
4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
5. Loosen knobs (A) and remove cover (B).
6. Do not drop anything into the carburetor air intake (C). If
anything falls into the carburetor air intake it must be
removed.
7. Lift out filter cartridge (D) and foam precleaner (E).
8. Inspect the foam precleaner. If the foam precleaner (C)
is dirty:
• Remove it from the filter carefully, leaving the paper
element in the air cleaner housing.
• Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and
liquid detergent.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can
enter the engine through a damaged filter element:
• DO NOT wash paper element.
• DO NOT attempt to clean paper element by
tapping against another object.
• DO NOT use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element ONLY if it is very dirty, damaged
or the seal is cracked.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine and components will
be hot if the engine has been running. Allow
the engine to cool before servicing.
D
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent engine
damage, DO NOT allow any foreign objects to fall
into the carburetor air intake (C).
B
A
C
D
E
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