SERVICE ENGINE 11.Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine and components will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing. 12.Check oil level, add oil if necessary. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins 2. Let engine cool. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The engine is air- cooled and requires a large amount of air intake when running. Reduced air intake can cause overheating: 3. Lift hood. 4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover. Keep air intake screen and cooling fins clean. Keep covers and screens in place. 1.
Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Lift hood. remove. MX10526 Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo purposes. 3. Clean air intake screen (A), cooling fins and external surfaces (B), with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air. 4. Lower hood. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 1742) 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) MX7679 6. Inspect the foam precleaner (C) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty: a. Remove it from the filter carefully, leaving the paper Service Engine - 34 A B MX7680 5. Lift latch (A) to unlock cover (B). Lift cover forward an A B A B A B IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element: • Do not wash paper element. • Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object. • Do not use pressurized air to clean element. • Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is cracked. C D B