Use and Care Manual

3.4 Air Filter

1. The air filter element should be cleaned as a clogged air filter can

cause poor engine starting, lack of power, and shorten engine life

substantially.

2. To clean or replace the air filter, loosen the wing nut on the air filter

housing (Figure 1), remove the cover and take out air filter cartridge.

If only cleaning of the air filter is needed, blow through the air filter

cartridge from the inside, with a jet of dry compressed air, up and

down until all dust is removed.

3.5 Spark Plug

Check and clean spark plugs regularly. A fouled, dirty spark plug may cause hard starting

and poor engine performance. Set the spark plug gap to recommended clearance. Refer

to engine manual.

The muler and engine cylinder become very hot during operation and

remain hot for a while aer stopping the engine. Allow engine to cool

before removing spark plug.

NOTICE: A loose spark plug can become very hot and may cause engine damage.

3.6 Transport Wheels

1. Always shut o engine when transporting the machine.

2. Make sure the liing device has enough capacity to hold the machine (see nameplate

on machine for weight).

3. Use liing point when liing the machine.

4. The optional trolley wheel is used for short distance transportation.

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