Black & Decker BD168F - Manual (Page 11)

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To Inspect the Elements
1. Remove the wing nut (Q) and the
air filter cover (R).
S
T
Q
Q
R
2. Remove the second wing nut (Q)
and remove the filter (T).
3. Remove the foam-type pre-filter
(S) from the filter (T).
4. Inspect foam and paper elements.
Replace them if damaged.
To Clean the Elements
Foam element: Wash element in
warm, soapy water. Then saturate it in
clean engine oil. Squeeze the element
to remove excess oil.
Paper element: Clean element by tap-
ping gently to remove dust. Use com-
pressed air to blow off dust.
WARNING: When using com-
pressed air, user always must wear
eye protection that conforms to ANSI
Z87.1. (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
Never use oil. Always blow the element
from the inside. If using compressed
air keep the air pressure less than 30
psi.
Place the foam pre-filter over the paper
element and reinstall it onto the engine.
Oil
WARNING: Hot surfaces. Risk of
burn. Engine and surrounding parts
are very hot, do not touch (see the Hot
Surfaces identified in Figure 1). Allow
engine to cool prior to servicing.
To Check Oil (Fig. 1)
1. Place unit on a flat level surface.
2. Remove oil fill/dipstick (C) and
wipe clean.
3. Reinsert oil fill/dipstick fully into
oil fill port and tighten. Allow oil to
collect on the dipstick for a few
seconds.
4. Remove oil fill/dipstick to read oil
level. If oil falls below top of pat-
tern on dipstick, add oil. NOTE:
Patterns (CC) may differ according
to engine.
U
U
NOTE: When filling the crankcase,
allow the oil to flow very slowly. If
the oil is added too quickly, it will
overflow and appear to be full.
5. Replace dipstick and tighten
securely.
To Change Oil (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Engine oil contains substances
that are regulated and must be dis-
posed of in accordance with local,
state, provincial and federal laws and
regulations.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Locate a suitable container under
oil drain plug (D).
3. Remove the oil fill/dipstick (C)
from crank case.
4. Remove the oil drain plug (D).
5. Allow ample time for all oil to drain
out.
6. Install the oil drain plug.
7. Fill with recommended oil, refer
to Oil Recommendations under
Assembly.
8. Replace dipstick and tighten
securely.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire.
10. Dispose of oil according to
local, state and federal laws and
regulations.