Use and Care Manual

Service Engine - 30
SERVICE ENGINE
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8. Clean debris from:
• Fan areas (H)
• Cylinder head cooling fins (I)
• Engine cooling fins
• Area between engine and frame
9. Install rotating screen with four bolts.
10. Install shroud with hardware.
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
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3. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover (A).
4. Loosen two knobs (B) and remove cover.
NOTE: During filter cartridge removal, any material or foreign object
that enters the air intake must be removed before replacement of the
cartridge.
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5. Lift out filter cartridge (C) and inspect it for damage.
6. Clean air cleaner housing carefully. Prevent any dirt from falling into
carburetor.
7. Install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are properly seated and
sealing the carburetor air intake area.
8. Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten.
Checking Spark Plug
1. Park machine safely (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Engine shroud must be assembled
so that the slots in the shroud align with the ridge in the air intake
and mating surfaces along sides of engine. Failure to assemble
correctly will prevent the air filter from sealing and may cause
engine damage.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent engine damage, do not
allow any foreign objects to fall into the carburetor air intake.
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H
A
B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine
through a damaged filter element:
• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against
another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is
cracked.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn
skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine
has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or
working near the engine and components.
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