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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
water solution. Rinse and wring
dry, then saturate with oil and
squeeze out excess. Failure to
re-off this type filter will ruin the
Clean paper elements by tapping
lightly. Blowing with air will
rupture paper elements.
Use a flashUght to detect clogged
or torn paper elements - replace If
Air Is also needed to keep
your engine cool. Dirt, dust
& debris build up to restrict
and clog cooling air Intake
screens and fins. Clean
screens and fins at frequent
be removed at least once
each season or more often
under dry, dusty conditions
for a thorough cleaning of
fins.
Failure to keep external
surtaces clean not only
presents fire hazards, but
causes ng and
resulting engine damages
such _:
1. distorted valve guides
2. sticking valves
° o* 3. scuffed,
walls
4. ove
5. loss of power
6. complete failure of
Dirt can also be introduced
Into an engine In dirty fuel
from a contaminated
container. Always use clean
fresh fuel from a clean
container to guard against
dirt, sludge and water
contamination.
gummy compounds which
will block carburetor pass-
ages. Never use fuel more
than 3 months old. Drain
tank then run the engine out
of fuel before storing during
the off-season.
An engine must also have proper lubrication.
Wipe area clean around the oil ch_k plug or
dlpsUckopenlng to keep dirt from falling Into
the engine when checking the o11. Always
check with the machine on a level surface.
On engines with dipstick, keep the level up to,
but not over, the FULL mark. When adding oil,
allow time for all of the oll to flow down the fill
tube to prevent a false full reading when the
level could _tually be low and result In engine
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