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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Generally, wash foam-type filters
in a dlshwashlng detergent and
water solution. Rinse and wring
dry, then saturate with oil and
squeeze out excess. Failure to
re-oil this type filter will ruin the
engine.
Clean paper elements by tapping
lightly. Blowing with air will
rupture paper elements.
Use a flashlight to detect clogged
or torn paper elements - replace If
damaged in any way.
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
i screens and fins at frequent
Intervals. The engine blower
housing and shrouds should
be removed at least once
each season or more often
under dry, dusty conditions
ugh cleaning of
fins.
Failure to keep external
surfaces clean not only
presents fire hazards, but
causes overheating and _
resulting engine damages
such as:
\ 1. distorted valve guides
ng valves
t_°o- 3. scuffed,
,.,. walls
power
6. complete failure of
engine.
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
:aminatlon.
breaks
down in storage and forms
;which
_S.Never use fuel more
tank then run the engine out
of fuel before storing during
the off-seaso n.
An engine must also have proper lubrication.
All engines use some oil. On 4-cycle engines,
CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH START-UP.
Wipe area clean around the oll check plug or '
dipstick opening to keep dirt from falling Into
the engine when checking the oil Always
check _Niththe machine on a level surface.
On engines with dipstick, keep the level up to,
but not over, the FULL mark. When adding o11,
allow time for all of the oll to flow down the fill
tube to prevent a false full reading when the
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