yellow Gardenline 160F, Owner'S Manual

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or blow compressed air [not exceeding 207 kPa 

(2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)] through the filter element 

fromthe inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brush-

ing will force dirt into the fibers.

Foam filter element (16e): Clean in warm soapy 

water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly. Or 

clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to dry. 

Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, and 

then squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will 

smoke when started if toomuch oil is left in the 

foam. 

6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air filter case and 

cover (16b) using a moist rag. Be careful to 

prevent dirt fromentering the air duct that leads 

to the carburetor. 

7. 

Place the foam air filter element (16e) over the 

paper element (16d) and reinstall the assembled 

air filter. Be sure the gasket (16f) is in place 

beneath the air filter. Tighten the air filter wing 

nut (16c) securely.

8. 

Install the air filter cover (16b) and tighten the wing 

nut (16a) securely.

Oil-Bath Type (Fig.14/19)

1. 

Remove the wing nut (14b) and remove the air 

cleaner cap and cover (14a).

2. 

Remove the air filter element (14d) from the cover 

(14a). Wash the cover (14a) and filter element 

(14d) in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to 

dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable sol

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vent and allow to dry. 

3. 

Dip the filter element (14d) in clean engine oil, 

then squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will 

smoke if too much oil is left in the foam. 

4. 

Empty the used oil from the air cleaner case, wash 

out any accumulated dirt with non-flammable 

solvent, and dry the case.. 

5. 

Fill the air filter case (14e) to the OIL LEVEL mark 

(19a) with the same oil that is recommended for 

the engine. 

Oil capacity: 60 cm

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6. 

Reassemble the air cleaner, and tighten the wing 

nut (14b) securely.

tion. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the 

ground or pour it down a drain.

3. 

With the engine in a level position, fill with the 

recommended oil to the upper limit mark on the 

dipstick (12a). To check the oil level, insert and 

remove the dipstick without screwing it into the 

filler hole.

Reduction case oil capacity: 0,50 L

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 NOTE

Running the engine with a low reduction case oil 

level can cause reduction case damage.

4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick (12) securely.

Wash your hands with soap and water after handling 

used oil.

7.7 Air filter

A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, 

reducing engine performance. If you operate the 

engine in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more 

often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHED

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ULE.

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 NOTE

Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a 

damaged air filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, 

causing rapid engine wear.

This type of damage is not covered by the Distribu-

tor’s Limited Warranty.

Inspection (Fig.14/16/19)

Remove the air filter cover (14a/16b) and inspect the 

filter elements (14d/16d/16e). SClean or replace dirty 

filter elements. Always replace damaged filter ele

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ments. If equipped with an oil-bath air cleaner, also 

check the oil level. (19a).

Cleaning

Dual-Filter Element Types (Fig.16)

1. 

Remove the wing nut (16a) from the air filter cover 

(16b) and remove the cover.

2. 

Remove the wing nut (16c) from the air filter cover 

(16d), and remove the cover.

3. 

Remove the foamfilter element (16e) from the 

paper filter element (16d).

4. Inspect both air filter elements, and replace them 

if they are damaged. Always replace the paper 

air filter element (16d) at the scheduled interval 

(see page 33). 

5. 

Clean the air filter elements if they are to be 

reused. 

Paper filter element (16d): Tap the filter element 

several times on a hard surface to remove dirt,