Service Manual

9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1 to 8.
10. After the engine warms up for 5 to 10 seconds,
place the choke knob or choke lever in the “RUN”
position.
To Stop The Engine
Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “STOP” posi-
tion. For those units with a momentary (or push-to-
stop) type switch, push and hold the button or lever
until the engine stops completely (Figure 1-7).
Figure 1-7. Typical Stop Button.
Service/Maintenance Instructions
Air Filter
NOTE: CLEAN AND RE-OIL THE AIR FILTER
EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION. The air filter is
one of the most important areas to maintain. If it is not
maintained as follows, severe engine damage can
result.
1. Remove the air filter from the carburetor/air filter
cover assembly. Refer to Part 3 - Engine Disas-
sembly.
2. Wash the air filter in detergent and water (Figure 1-
8). Rinse the air filter thoroughly in clean water
and allow it to dry.
Figure 1-8. Washing Air Filter Element.
3. Apply clean SAE 30 oil to the air filter (Figure 1-9).
Figure 1-9. Oiling Air Filter Element.
4. Squeeze the air filter to ensure that the oil is spread
throughout the entire filter (Figure 1-10).
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