Use and Care Manual

Service Engine - 29

SERVICE ENGINE

Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

2. Clean air intake screen on top of engine and external surfaces with rag,

brush, vacuum or compressed air.

Cleaning Engine Shroud

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)

2. Clean air intake screen and external engine surfaces (see Cleaning Air

Intake Screen and Engine Fins in ENGINE Section).

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3. Locate rotating screen guard (A) at top of engine.

4. Remove screw (B) (if equipped) press in tabs (C) and lift off guard (A).

5. Clean guard and flywheel cover of debris.

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6. Remove five bolts (F) and engine shroud.

7. Remove four bolts (G) and rotating screen.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris

to fly a long distance.

• Clear work area of bystanders.

• Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning

purposes.

• Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air intake screen can

cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake screen

and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins,

clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris

to fly a long distance.

• Clear work area of bystanders.

• Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning

purposes.

• Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air intake screen can

cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake screen

and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins,

clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.

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.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Be careful to maintain position of

fuel pump assembly (D), clips (E) for fuel line, and any other

attached components when removing parts from side of engine.