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10
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
6. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level. See
Oil Recommendations and Checking Oil Level/Adding Oil on
page 5.
7. Start and run engine. Check for leaks.
8. Stop engine. Wait a few minutes and check the oil level. See
Checking Oil Level/Adding Oil on page 5.
Air Filter Service
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every
100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty
conditions.
WARNING
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air filter element. A fire or explosion could
result.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid
engine wear will result.
1. Unscrew a 1/4 turn and remove the thumb screws.
2. Remove the air filter cover (Figure 8).
Figure 8
3. Pull up on an angle and then forward to remove the air filter
(Figure 9).
Figure 9
4. Remove the foam pre-filter (a) from around the paper air
filter (b) (Figure 10). Replace paper element when dirty or
damaged. Clean foam element or replace when damaged.
NOTE: The foam element cannot be purchased separately. Air
filter is only sold as an assembly.
a
Figure 6
3. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely, 12-14 Nm
(106.2-123.9 in-lb).
4. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level. See
Oil Recommendations and Checking Oil Level/Adding Oil on
page 5.
IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this
is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible after handling used oil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used engine oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in
a sealed container to your local service station or auto parts
store for recycling. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the
ground.
OIL FILTER SERVICE
This engine is equipped with a spin-on oil filter that should be
replaced each time an oil change is performed, every season or
50 hours (Figure 7).
a
Figure 7
1. Drain oil. See STEPS 1-2 in Oil Change on page 9.
2. Remove oil filter (a). Dispose of old oil filter properly.
3. Lube gasket of new oil filter with clean oil.
4. Install and turn oil filter by hand until the gasket comes in
contact with the sealing surface of the crankcase cover, then
tighten the oil filter, 10-12 Nm (88.5-106.2 in-lb), 1/2-3/4
turn.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely, 12-14 Nm
(106.2-123.9 in-lb).
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