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11.4 Air lter
1. Remove the screws (1), followed by the cover (2).
2. Remove the screw (3),andthenremovetheairlteronthehous-
ing cover (4).
3. Remove the foam element (5).
4. Wash the foam element in solvent and dry it.
5. Oil the foam element and squeeze out any excess oil.
The foam element should be moist, but not dripping with oil.
(IMPORTANT)
Do not wring the foam element when squeezing out the oil, as this may cause
it to tear.
6. Insertthefoamelementintotheairlterhousing.
TIP:Makesurethatthesealingsurfaceofthefoamelementisushwiththeair
ltersothattherearenoairleaks.Theengineshouldneverbeoperatedwithout
the foam element, otherwise piston and cylinder wear may occur.
7. Installtheairltercoverinitsoriginalpositionandtightenthescrew.
8. Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
11.5 Exhaust silencer shielding and spark arrester
(WARNING)
The engine and silencer will be very hot after the engine has been running. Avoid touching the hot engine and silencer
with any part of the body or clothing during inspection or repair work.
1. Remove the screws (1), and then remove the indicated parts of the cover (2).
2. Remove the screw (3), and then remove the silencer cap (4), the silencer shield (5), and the spark arrester (6).
3. Clean the carbon deposits on the silencer shield and spark arrester with a wire brush.
(IMPORTANT)
When cleaning, use the wire brush gently to avoid damaging or scratching the silencer
shield and spark arrester.
4. Inspect the silencer shield and spark arrester.
Replace if damaged.
5. Install the spark arrester.
TIP: Align the protruding part of the spark arrester (7) with the hole in the
silencer pipe.
6. Install the silencer shield and silencer cap.
7. Replace the cover and tighten the screws.