26
Servicing the Air Cleaner
The foam pre-cleaner must be cleaned and oiled after every
100 hours of engine operation. The paper element must be
checked and/or replaced after every 200 hours of engine
operation. However, the air cleaner must be cleaned more
frequently if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
1. Remove the knob and cover from the air cleaner
(Fig. 23).
3
2
1
Figure 23
1. Air cleaner
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Knob
2. Remove the foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off of the
paper element (Fig. 24).
1
2
Figure 24
1. Foam pre-cleaner 2. Paper element
3. Wash the foam pre-cleaner in detergent soap and warm
water.
4. Wrap the foam pre-cleaner in a clean cloth and squeeze
it dry. Do not wring the pre-cleaner.
5. Add and evenly distribute one tablespoon of engine oil
to the foam pre-cleaner. Squeeze the foam pre-cleaner
to remove excess oil.
6. Inspect the paper element and replace it if is dirty or
damaged.
Important Do not wash the paper element or clean it
with compressed air as damage will occur.
7. Install the pre-cleaner on the paper element.
Note: With the air cleaner disassembled, check the air
cleaner components for damage. Replace them if necessary.
8. Install the paper element with the foam pre-cleaner, air
cleaner element cover, nut, air cleaner cover, and knob.
9. Tighten the knob 1/2 to 1 turn after it contacts the cover.
Do not overtighten.
Adjusting the Carburetor
The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory and should
not have to be reset. Should the carburetor require
adjustment, use the following procedure:
Important Check the fuel filter and air cleaner and
make sure that the choke is operating correctly before the
carburetor is adjusted.
1. Disengage the hood latches and open the hood.
2. Start the engine and let it run for 10 minutes to warm
up. The engine must be warm before making final
adjustments.
The engine must be running so adjustment of the
carburetor can be performed.
To guard against possible personal injury, keep
hands, feet, face, and other parts of the body away
from the muffler, hot parts of the engine, and
moving or rotating parts of the engine.
Warning
3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and
check the low idle speed setting (1500–1800 RPM);
then, move the throttle control to the FAST position and
check the high speed setting (3450–3550 RPM) to
determine if the throttle control linkage is allowing full
travel at the engine. With the throttle control in the
FAST position, the control lever should not be touching
the control panel and the engine mounted throttle lever
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
