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Maintenance
Figure 34
1.
Air cleaner cover
2. Air cleaner cartridge
3.
Clean the cartridge by tapping gently on its end
with the handle of a screwdriver. Replace the
cartridge if it is very dirty or damaged.
4.
Install the cartridge in the body.
5.
Install the cover and lock clamps.
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank
Drain and clean the fuel tank every 2 years. Also, drain
and clean the tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine is to be stored for an
extended period. Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Fuel Lines and Connections
Check lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first. Inspect for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Drain water or other contaminants from the fuel filter
water separator (Fig. 35) daily.
1.
Place a clean container under the fuel filter.
2.
Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister. Tighten the plug after draining.
Figure 35
1. Fuel
filter
Replace the filter canister after every 400 hours of
operation.
1.
Clean the area where the filter canister mounts.
2.
Remove the filter canister and clean the mounting
surface.
3.
Lubricate the gasket on the filter canister with clean
oil.
4.
Install the filter canister by hand until the gasket
contacts the mounting surface, then turn it an
additional 1/2 turn.
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
CONTROL(Fig. 36)
Proper throttle operation depends proper adjustment.
Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure the throttle
control operates properly.
1.
Move the remote throttle control lever to the SLOW
position.
2.
Loosen the cable clamp screw securing the cable to
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