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5.2 How to inspect, maintain, and adjust each part
5.2.1 How to clean the air filter
- To avoid fire and da mage to the machine, always keep the air filter and recoil starter fre e of debris.
- Do not start the engine with the air filter removed. Dir t and du st will be sucked into the engine , causing
engine trouble and abnormal wear and tear.
1. Unscrew the wing nut and remove air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the paper and foam elements and check for da mage.
Note; Replace with new parts if damaged.
3. Wash the foam element with a pH neutral deterg ent. After
washing, be sure to squeeze out all the water and allow it to dr y.
After that, soak it in new engine oil (SAE10W-30 equivalent),
wring it out thoroughly, and then shake to remove any surplus oil.
4. Lightly tap the paper element several times to remove any
waste. Blow any dirt from the inside of the filter in an outward
direction
5. Wipe any dirt from the inside of the case and reassemble back
to its original position.
・ When washing the foam element, remove gently to avoid tearing.
Cleaning and replacement time s of the foam eleme nt (appro x)
Cleaning Every time after operation
Replacement Every 100 hours
・ Take care to clean the filter mor e frequently when operating in an environment with a lot of dust or grime.
5.2.2 How to clean sediment cup
・ Clean inside th e sediment cup after e very 50 hours of
operation.
・ Be sure yo u are working in a clean ar ea to prevent dusts
from entering the machine and causing dam age.
1. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position, and th en
remove the fuel sediment cup and O-ring.
2. Wash the sediment cup in non-flammable solvent,
and dry it thoroughly.
3. Place the O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the
sediment cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely.
4. Move the fuel valve to the ON position, and check
for leaks. Replace the O-ring if th ere is an y
leakage.
WARNING
CAUTION