Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. Pull the air filter element out.
5. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
6. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
● Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
● The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
7. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
8. Install the intake air shroud by in-
stalling the quick fastener screws.
9. Install the panel.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
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