Cleaning the air filter – DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (November 2008 - December 2014 ) User Manual

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Cleaning the Air Filter

Never twist the air filter element when cleaning, always press.

Tool & Supplies Recommended:

Flat Head Screw Driver

Liquid Detergent and Warm Water

Clean Cloth

Lightweight motor oil

1. Before removing the Air Filter Cover, move the Choke Lever to the CHOKE position (Figure 8).

2. To remove the Air Filter Cover, squeeze the Latch Tabs on both sides of the Cover (Figure 9).

3. Once you release the Latch Tabs, remove the Air Filter Cover by rotating the Cover away from the Engine (Figure 10).

4. Remove the foam Air Filter Element (Figure 11) and replace with a new oiled Element, or clean the original foam Element

by

washing it in liquid detergent and warm water to remove dirt and debris. Press the Filter Element when washing; DO

NOT TWIST.

5. Rinse the Filter Element in warm water to remove the soap and dirt.

6. Dry the Filter Element by wrapping it in a clean cloth and pressing the Element until dry.

7. Apply lightweight motor oil or a thin base machine oil to the entire Element and remove the excess oil.

8. Wipe out any dirt from inside the Air Filter Housing and reinstall the foam Element, pressing it evenly in place to fully seat

it in its sealed position (Figure 12).

9. Replace the Air Filter Cover so that it fully snaps into place and secured by the Latch Tabs. Check that the Cover is

securely attached by pulling slightly on the Cover. Reattach the Spark Plug wire.

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

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