Kushlan Products KRM160 - Manual (Page 12)

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6.2.5 Cleaning.
Graphic 5
6.2.5.1. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper air filter element. Tap the filter element several times on a hard surface to remove dirt or blow compressed air[not
exceeding 207 kPa(2.1 kgf/cm 2 ,30 psi)] through the filter element from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt, brushing
will force dirt into the fibers.
Foam air filter element. Clean in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable
solvent and allow to dry. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will smoke
when started if too much oil is left in the foam.
6.2.5.2. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover, using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from
entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor.
6.3 Engine Oil
See Graphic 6
6.3.1 Drain oil while engine is still warm.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a container under the machine to collect
any liquid which drains off. Dispose of this liquid in accordance with environmental protection legislation,
6.3.2 Place the rammer so it is resting on its shoe on a level surface.
6.3.3 Remove the oil fill plug (a) and drain plug (b) to drain oil.
6.3.4 Install the drain plug (b).
6.3.5 Fill the engine crankcase with recommended oil up to the level of the plug opening (c). Do not thread in the
dipstick to check the level. See Technical Data for oil quantity and type.
6.3.6 Install the oil filler plug (a).
6.4 Lubrication
See Graphic 7
Ramming system
Check oil level:
Graphic 6
6.4.1 Place the rammer so it is resting on its shoe on a level surface.
6.4.2 Check the oil level through oil sight glass (d). Proper ramming system lubrication is indicated when
approximately 1/2-3/4 of the sight glass is full.
6.4.3 If the oil is not visible, oil must be filled through the filling oil mouth (f ), then see the technical Data for oil
quantity and type through oil sight glass(d).
6.4.4 Wrap the filling oil plug with Teflon tape, Install the filling oil plug (f ). Torque to 9 Nm.