6-16PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789To clean the air filter check hose1. Check the hose at the bottom ofthe air filter case for accumulateddirt or water.2. If dirt or water is visible, removethe hose, clean it, and theninstall it.1. Air filter check hose1EC000082*cC8 Make sure that the air filter ele-ment is properly seated in theair filter case.8 The engine should never beoperated without the air filterelement installed, otherwisethe piston and/or cylinder maybecome excessively worn.8. Install the air filter case cover byinstalling the screws.9. Install the panel.EAU01549Cleaning the spark arresterThe spark arrester should be cleanedat the intervals specified in thePeriodic maintenance and lubricationchart. EWA00007w8 Always let the exhaust systemcool prior to touching exhaustcomponents.8 Do not start the engine whencleaning the exhaust system.NOTE:Make sure to select a well-ventilatedarea free of combustible materials toclean the spark arrester.
