ENGINE3-96. Install:• Air filter guide “1”TIPAlign the projection “a” on filter guide with thehole “b” in air filter element.7. Apply:• Lithium soap base grease(on the matching surface “a” on air filter ele-ment)8. Install:• Air filter element “1”• Washer• Fitting boltTIPAlign the projection “a” on filter guide with thehole “b” in air filter case.NOTICEECA26420Make sure that the air filter element is prop-erly seated in the air filter case. The engineshould never be operated without the air fil-ter element installed, otherwise the piston(s)and/or cylinder(s) may become excessivelyworn.EAM30541CHECKING THE CARBURETOR JOINT1. Check:• Carburetor joint “1”Cracks/damage Replace.EAM30542CHECKING THE CARBURETOR HOSESThe following procedure applies to all of the fueland vacuum hoses.1. Check:• Fuel hose• Carburetor breather hose “1”• Overflow hose “2”Cracks/damage Replace.Loose connection Connect properly.Fitting bolt2.0 N·m (0.20 kgf·m, 1.5 lb·ft)aT R. .1