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Figure 32
4.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve; refer to
.
Important:
If you are repairing the machine,
empty the fuel tank.
5.
After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
open the fuel valve and connect the spark-plug
wire to the spark plug.
Replacing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval:
Yearly
1.
Press down on the latch tabs at top of the
air-filter cover (
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Figure 33
1.
Latch tabs (air-filter cover)
3.
Air-filter base
2.
Filter element
2.
Remove the cover.
3.
Remove the filter element (
).
4.
Inspect the paper air filter.
A.
If the filter damaged, wet with oil or fuel, and
excessively dirty, replace it.
B.
If the filter is dirty, tap it on a hard surface
several times or blow compressed air less
than 207 kPa (30 psi) through the side of
the filter that faces the engine.
Note:
Do not brush the dirt off the filter;
brushing forces dirt into the fibers.
5.
Clean the air-filter base and cover using a moist
rag.
Do not wipe dirt into the air duct.
6.
Insert the filter into the filter base.
7.
Install the cover.
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