4. Clean the inside of the air-cleaner cover with
compressed air .
5. Gently slide the primary lter out of the
air-cleaner body ( Figure 34 ).
Note: A void knocking the lter into the side of
the body .
6. Remove the safety lter only to replace it.
Inspecting the Filters
1. Inspect the safety lter . If it is dirty , replace both
the safety and primary lters.
Important: Do not attempt to clean the
safety lter . If the safety lter is dirty , then
the primary lter is damaged.
2. Inspect the primary lter for damage by looking
into the lter while shining a bright light on the
outside of the lter . If the primary lter is dirty ,
bent, or damaged, replace it.
Note: Holes in the lter appear as bright spots.
Do not clean the primary lter .
Installing the Filters
Important: T o prevent engine damage, always
operate the engine with both air lters and the
cover installed.
1. If you are installing new lters, check each lter
for shipping damage.
Note: Do not use a damaged lter .
2. If you are replacing the inner lter , carefully slide
it into the lter body ( Figure 34 ).
3. Carefully slide the primary lter over the safety
lter ( Figure 34 ).
Note: Ensure that the primary lter is fully
seated by pushing on the outer rim while
installing it.
Important: Do not press on the soft, inside
area of the lter .
4. Install the air-cleaner cover and secure the
latches ( Figure 34 ).
Servicing the Engine Oil
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
Every 100 hours (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
Every 200 hours —Change the engine-oil lter
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Engine-Oil Specications
Oil T ype: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity (Non-EFI engines): 1.8 L (61
oz) with a lter change; 1.6 L (54 oz) with no lter
change
Crankcase Capacity (EFI engines): 1.9 L (64
oz) with a lter change; 1.6 L (54 oz) with no lter
change
V iscosity: See the table below .
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Figure 35
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Note: Check the oil when the engine is cold.
Important: Do not overll the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not
run engine with oil below the low mark because
the engine may be damaged.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move the
speed-control lever to the N EUTRAL position,
disengage the PT O, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Note: Ensure that the engine is cool so that the
oil has had time to drain into the sump.
3. Raise the hopper
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