the new filter b y applying pressure to the outer
rim of the element to seat it in the canister . Do
not apply pressure to the flexible center of the
filter .
Important: Nev er attempt to clean the
safety filter ( Figur e 47 ). R eplace the safety
filter with a new one after ev er y thr ee
primar y filter ser vices.
Figure 47
1. Air cleaner safety lter
4. Clean the dir t ejection por t located in the
remo v able co v er . R emo v e the r ubber outlet
v alv e from the co v er , clean the ca vity and
re place the outlet v alv e .
5. Install the co v er orienting the r ubber outlet
v alv e in a do wnw ard position - betw een
appro ximately 5:00 to 7:00 when view ed from
the end.
6. R eset the indicator ( Figure 45 ) if it sho ws red.
Servicing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Chang e the oil and filter initially after the first 50
hours of operation; thereafter c hang e the oil and
filter ev er y 150 hours .
1. R emo v e either drain plug ( Figure 48 ) and let
the oil flo w into a drain pan. W hen the oil
stops , install the drain plug .
Figure 48
1. Engine oil drain plug
2. R emo v e the oil filter ( Figure 49 ). Apply a light
coat of clean oil to the new filter seal before
screwing it on. Do not o v er tighten.
Figure 49
1. Engine oil lter
3. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Chec king the
Engine Oil.
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