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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE COOLING SYSTEM
SERVICE AIR FILTER
NOTICE: Do not use water to clean the engine. Water could contaminate the fuel system.
Use a brush or dry cloth to clean the engine.
This is an air cooled engine. Dirt or debris can restrict air flow and cause the engine to
overheat, resulting in poor performance and reduced engine life. It is therefore important to
regularly remove debris before it is able to build up.
Use a brush or a dry cloth to remove debris from all of the below listed areas;
• Air intake grille.
• All linkages, springs and controls.
• Around and behind the muffler.
• Oil cooler fins.
Note: A small brush with reach (such as a toothbrush) is ideal for some of the more difficult to
reach parts of the engine.
After a period of time, debris can accumulate in the cylinder cooling fins and cause the engine
to overheat. This debris cannot be removed without partial disassembly of the engine. Have
an Authorised Victa Service Dealer inspect and clean the air cooling system as recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule.
• Never start and run the engine with the air filter assembly or the air filter element(s)
removed.
NOTICE: Do not use pressurised air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurised air can
damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
Victa engines may be fitted with a dual-stage air filter, with two foam elements of different
porosities.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc., can catch fire.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.
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