SERVICE ENGINE Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Models 2048 and 2548) removed. 7. Lift out filter cartridge (C) and inspect it for damage. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element: 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. 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. 2. Let engine cool.
Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is cracked. 3. Lift hood. 8. Inspect the foam precleaner without removing it. If the foam precleaner (D) is dirty: 4. Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover. a. Remove it from the filter carefully. A b. Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. c. Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry. d. Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz) of clean engine oil onto the precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute the oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth. 9. Clean air cleaner housing carefully.
Prevent any dirt from falling into carburetor. 10.Install foam precleaner mesh side up. MX7682 11.Install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are properly seated and sealing the carburetor air intake area. 5. Loosen knobs (A) and remove cover. 12.Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten. 13.Lower hood. Checking Spark Plug 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.) 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. 2. Let engine cool. 3. Lift hood. 6. Do not drop anything into the carburetor air intake (B).
If anything falls into the carburetor air intake it must be Service Engine - 36 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent engine damage, do not allow any foreign objects to fall into the carburetor air intake. C B D M96094