Yard Machines 2- Cycle Gas Cultivator - Manual (Page 14)

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Air Filter
Inside Muffler
Cover
6. Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover.
See Figure 23.
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air
filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty.
Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the
carburetor and muffler. Align the screw holes.
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke
position (B) to install the air filter/muffler cover.
See Figure 22.
2. Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air
filter/muffler cover and tighten. See Figure 22.
Do not over tighten.
Figure 26 Figure 25
Figure 24 Figure 23
Air Filter Maintenance
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn your unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean or service it.
1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B).
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke
position (B) to remove the air filter/ muffler cover.
See Figure 22.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/
muffler cover. See Figure 22. Use a flat blade or T20
Torx bit screwdriver.
3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
Choke Lever
Screws Screws
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Cleaning the Air Filter
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn your unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean it or perform any
maintenance.
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the
air filter will VOID the warranty.
1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Air
Filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter.
Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler
cover. See Figure 23.
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water. See Figure 24.
Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess
water. Allow it to dry completely.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the
filter. See Figure 25.
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil.
See Figure 26.
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 22