Air Cleaner Cover
WARNING: Running the engine with a dirty, damaged or missing air filter element can result
in danger to the operator and cause the engine to wear out prematurely.
MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Check every 50 hours of operation (refer to Table 4 - Recommended Maintenance Schedule).
Routine maintenance of the air filter helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor. Occasionally
check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt.
To inspect and clean the air filter:
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included), remove
the service panel by unscrewing the three Phillips-head
screws (Fig. 15) along the upper edge.
2. Take the cover off of the air cleaner assembly by unscrew-
ing the middle screw (Fig. 18). Remove the air filter element.
Wipe excessive oil and any dirt from inside of the air filter
casing.
3. Check and clean the foam air cleaner element. Good ele
-
ments can be washed in soapy water, dried and reused. A
small amount of oil in the element is normal and necessary
for the engine to work properly.
If the air filter element has been damaged, replace it with a new one. Replacement air filters can be
ordered from wenproducts.com by searching part no. 56200-1407B.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element, air cleaner cover and service panel.
Fig. 18
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