MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER
Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the
engine. Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Open the air filter cover: press in the lock tab and swing the air filter cover to the left (Fig. 7).
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 7).
3. Wash the air filter in detergent and water. Rinse the air filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Lightly coat the air filter with clean SAE 30 oil.
5. Squeeze the air filter to spread and remove excess oil.
6. Reinstall the air filter (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will VOID the warranty.
7. Close the air filter cover: insert the tabs on the air filter cover into the slots on the backplate. Swing
the air filter cover to the right and press it closed until the lock tab snaps into place (Fig. 7).
Air Filter Cover
Tabs
Lock Tab
ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED
If the engine will not idle properly:
1. Start the engine. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
2. Release the throttle control and let the engine idle.
•
If the engine stops, increase the idle speed. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to turn the idle
speed screw clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time, until the engine idles smoothly (Fig. 8).
Slots
Fig. 7
20
Backplate
Air Filter