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Fig. 19
MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER
Failure to maintain the air lter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the
engine. Engine failure due to improper air lter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Open the air lter cover: unscrew the cover screw and swing the air lter cover to the right (Fig. 20).
2. Remove the air lter (Fig. 21).
3. Wash the air lter in detergent and water. Rinse the air lter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Lightly coat the air lter with clean SAE 30 oil.
5. Squeeze the air lter to spread and remove excess oil.
6. Reinstall the air lter (Fig. 21).
NOTE: Make sure the metal screen is seated in the air lter housing before reinstalling the air lter (Fig. 20).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air lter and air lter cover will VOID the warranty.
7. Close the air lter cover: insert the hooks on the air lter cover into the slots on the air lter
housing. Swing the air lter cover to the left and align the cover screw with the cover screw hole
(Fig. 22). Tighten the cover screw to secure the air lter cover.
NOTE: Do not over tighten as this may strip the screw.
Fig. 20
Air Filter Cover
Cover Screw
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