Figure 46
1. Primary filter
5. Do not clean the used element due to the possibility of
damage to the filter media.
6. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage, checking
the sealing end of the filter and the body.
Note: Do not use a damaged element. Do not remove
the safety filter
(Figure
Figure 47
1. Safety filter
Important: Do not attempt to clean the safety
filter
(Figure
47); replace the safety filter with a
new filter after every 3 primary filter services.
7. Replace the primary filter
8. Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the outer
rim of the element to seat it in the canister.
Note: Do not apply pressure to the flexible center
of the filter.
9. Clean the dirt-ejection port located in the removable
cover.
10. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover, clean
the cavity ,and replace the outlet valve.
11. Install the cover by positioning the rubber outlet
valve
(Figure
45) downward, between approximately 5
o'clock to 7 o'clock when viewed from the end.
12. Secure the latch.
47).
(Figure
46).
Servicing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Change the engine oil
and filter.
1. Remove the drain plug
into a drain pan.
Note: After the oil is drained, install the drain plug.
1. Engine-oil-drain plug
2. Remove the oil filter
1. Engine-oil filter
3. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter seal
before screwing it on.
Important: Do not overtighten.
4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to
Oil (page
22).
40
(Figure
48) and let the oil flow
Figure 48
(Figure
49).
Figure 49
Checking the Engine