DeWalt DW650LAG Instruction Manual page 10

Cleaning air Filter Element (Fig. 1)
WARNING: Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Engine and surrounding
parts are very hot, do not touch (see the Hot Surfaces identified in
Figure 1). Allow engine to cool prior to servicing.
A dirty air cleaner will restrict airflow to the carburetor. To prevent
carburetor mal func tion, service the air filter regularly. Service more
frequently when operating the engine in extremely dusty areas.
WARNING: Using gasoline or flam mable solvent to clean the filter
element can cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not operate without air filter.
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1. Remove the wing nut (Y)
and the air filter
cover (X) .
2. Remove the second wing
nut (Y) and remove the
filter (Z).
3. Remove the foam-type
pre-filter (AA) from the
filter (Z).
4. Inspect foam and paper
elements. Replace them if damaged.
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Foam element: Wash element in warm, soapy water. Then saturate
it in clean engine oil. Squeeze the element to remove excess oil.
Paper element: Clean element by tapping gently to remove dust.
Use compressed air to blow off dust.
WARNING: When using compressed air, user always must wear
eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1. (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
Never use oil. Always blow the element from the inside. If using com-
pressed air keep the air pressure less than 30 psi.
Place the foam pre-filter over the paper element and reinstall it onto
the engine.
oil
Warning: Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Engine and surrounding
parts are very hot, do not touch (see the Hot Surfaces identified in
Figure 1). Allow engine to cool prior to servicing.
TO ChECk Oil (Fig. 1)
1. Place unit on a flat level surface.
2. Remove oil fill/dipstick (C) and wipe clean.
3. Reinsert oil fill/dipstick fully into oil fill port and tighten. Allow oil
Y
Y
4. Remove
X
Y
AA
Z
5. Replace dipstick and tighten securely.
TO ChangE Oil (Fig. 1)
notE: Engine oil contains substances that are regulated and must
be disposed of in accordance with local, state, provincial and federal
laws and regulations.
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to collect on the dipstick for a few seconds.
oil fill/
dipstick to read oil
level. If oil falls
below top of pattern
on dipstick, add oil.
notE: Patterns
(CC) may differ
according to engine.
notE: When filling the crankcase, allow the oil to flow very
slowly. If the oil is added too quickly, it will overflow and appear
to be full.
CC
CC