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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
_)._5_' screens and fins. Clean
_'_/_ screens and fins at frequent
Intervals. The engine blower
__-L_ housing and shrouds should
_1_ be removed at least once
_.1;_, each season or more often
.¢r,__ under dry, dusty conditions
_for a thorough cleaning of
.-O_.-,, w fins.
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Failure to keep external
surfaces clean not only
presents fire hazards, but
causes overheating and _
resulting engine damages
such as:
\ 1. distorted valve guides
valves
t ° o. 3. scuffed,
,,,. walls
4. overspeedlng
5. loss of 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
Ion.
down in storage and forms
_ounds which
krburetor pass-
es. Never use fuel more
months old. Drain
tank then run the engine out
of fuel before storing during
the off-season.
An engine must also have proper lubrication.
All engines use some o11. 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 o11. Always
check _Nlththe 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
level could actually be low and result In engine
damage.
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