26 MAINTENANCE
Oil Filter Change
Change the oil filter every 200 hours.
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Drain the engine oil into a suitable container (See
Oil Change section).
NOTICE
Before removing the oil filter, place suitable
pan under filter connection.
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Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it.
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Replace the oil filter with a new one.
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Coat a film of clean engine oil on the seal of new
filter.
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Install new filter rotating it clockwise until the seal
contacts the mounting surface. Then rotate the fil-
ter 3/4 turn more by hand.
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Install the oil drain plug and refill with fresh oil
(See Oil Change section).
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Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop the en-
gine.
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Check any oil leakage around the filter and oil lev-
el (See Oil Level Check section).
Air Cleaner Service
Air Cleaner
NOTICE
To prevent excessive engine wear, do not run
the engine with the air cleaner removed.
NOTICE
Do not wash paper element.
Do not oil foam or paper element.
Do not use pressurized air to clean paper ele-
ment.
NOTE
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Operating in dusty or dirty condition may require
more frequent maintenance.
Foam Element
Clean the foam element every 50 hours.
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Wash the foam element in detergent and water,
and dry it thoroughly.