User Manual

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Service Air Filter
See Figure: 26
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Never start and run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
NOTICE Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean
the filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents
will dissolve the filter.
See the Maintenance Schedule for service requirements.
Various models use either a foam or a paper filter. Some
models may also have an optional pre-cleaner that can be
washed and reused. Compare the illustrations in this manual
with the type installed on your engine and service as follows.
1. Loosen the fastener(s) (A, Figure 26).
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2. Remove the cover (B, Figure 26).
3. To remove the filter (C, Figure 26), lift the end of the filter
and then pull the filter off the intake (E).
4. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter (C, Filter 26) on a
hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with
a new filter.
5. Remove the pre-cleaner (D, Figure 26), if equipped, from
the filter (C).
6. Wash the pre-cleaner (D, Figure 26) in liquid detergent
and water. Allow the pre-cleaner to air dry. Do not oil the
pre-cleaner.
7. Assemble the dry pre-cleaner (D, Figure 26), if equipped,
to the filter (C).
8. Install the filter (C, Figure 26) on the intake (E). Push
the end of the filter into the base. Make sure the filter fits
securely in the base.
9. Install the cover (B, Figure 26) and secure with the
fastener(s) (A). Make sure the fastener(s) is tight.
Check the Spark Plugs
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
NOTICE
Spark plugs have different heat ranges. It is important that
the correct spark plug is used, otherwise, engine damage
can occur. Replace the spark plug with the same type or
equivalent one.
Clean Spark Plug
Not for
Reproduction