Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
6. Pull the air filter element out.
7. Lightly tap the air filter element to re-
move most of the dust and dirt, and
then blow the remaining dirt out with
compressed air as shown. If the air fil-
ter element is damaged, replace it.
8. Insert the air filter element into the air
filter case.
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
3. Air filter
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The engine should never be operated
without the air filter element installed,
otherwise the piston(s) and/or cylin-
der(s) may become excessively worn.
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
10. Install the fuel tank by installing the
bolts.
11. Install the panels.
CAUTION:
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4. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!).
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WARNING 0
Make sure that the fuel tank is well sup-
ported.
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank too much,
otherwise the fuel hoses may come
loose, which could cause fuel leakage.