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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Move the machine to a level surface, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug.
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1. Spark-plug wire
3.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important:
Before tipping the machine to
replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run
dry through normal usage. If you must tip
the machine prior to running out of fuel, use
a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel.
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1.
Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2.
Remove the air-cleaner cover.
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1. Air-cleaner cover
2. Air-cleaner element (2)
3.
Remove and inspect the air-cleaner elements.
4.
Inspect the air-cleaner elements.
5.
Replace any torn or worn element. Otherwise,
clean each element as follows:
A.
Wash the element with warm water and a
mild detergent.
Important:
washing it; do not twist it.
B.
Dry the element by pressing it in a clean
cloth.
C.
Thoroughly oil the foam element using new
engine oil and press out any excess oil.
6.
Install the elements, screen, and air-cleaner
cover to the base.
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Figure 28
3. Air-cleaner screen
4. Air-cleaner base
Press the element when
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