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AIR
AIR
AIR
AIR FILTER
FILTER
FILTER
FILTER SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
A
dirty or clogged air filter will prevent
air
fro, flowing freely in
to
the carburetor assembly. Always
keep the air filter clean or replace if necessary. Also, if the
air
filter is dirty or clogged, the
performance of the engine goes down. If operating the engine in a dusty area, service the
air
filter
more frequently as dust particles will clog the filter at a faster rate. Never run the engine without an
air
filter, dust particles may get into the intake system and damage the engine. Rapid engine wear
will occur if the engine is run without the
air
filter.
Do not w a sh the a
ir
filter if it is the paper type. Also, never use the gasoline
to
wash
air
filter
elements because gasoline is highly flammable and dangerous.
A
fire or explosion could occur.
Instructions on changing the
air
filter
● Take the wing nut off and remove the
air
filter cover. Remove the elements and separate
them. Check the elements for tears and holes. If holes or tears are present, replace the
air
filter elements.
● The foam element can be washer. Warm water and household detergent will work fine
for washing the foam filter element. After washing, rinse it thoroughly with water and
allow the element
to
dry. Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze the oil out. If
these is too much oil left in foam element, the engine will smoke during startup
●
Tap
lightly several times on a hand surface
to
remove excess dirt from the paper filter.
Never brush on the paper clement as this just forces more dirt into the paper element. Use
compressed air
to
blow from the inside our
to
remove the excess dirt.
DRIVEBELT
DRIVEBELT
DRIVEBELT
DRIVEBELT
Belts will stretch in normal use.
A
properly adjusted belt will deflect 1/2 inch with a 5 pound force.
To
adjust the belt tension, follow the procedures below.
● Remove the belt guard
● Loosen the four fasteners holding the engine
to
the base-plate.
● Shift the engine in the proper direction so that the desired tension is achieved.
● Align the belt and pulleys before tightening down the engine.
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