Maintenance – Hot Max Torches WP201 User Manual
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Maintenance
Engine Oil Change
1. Change oil while engine is warm to assure
complete and rapid draining.
2. The Water Pump should be on a level surface.
3. Remove oil filler cap.
4. Place pan under water pump to catch oil.
5. Remove oil drain plug.
6. Allow oil to drain completely.
7. Replace drain plug.
8. Refill with recommended oil (page 6).
9. Check oil level.
Fill
Cap
Drain
Plug
Air Cleaner Service
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips.
2. Remove the air filter element.
3. Wash the element in a solution of household
detergent and warm water and rinse thoroughly
(a nonflammable or high flash point solvent
can also be used).
4. Allow to dry completely.
5. Pour a small amount of clean engine oil on the
element and squeeze out the excess.
6. Reinstall air filter element and replace cover.
Spark Arrestor Cleaning
1. Engine must be cool and muffler safe to touch
to remove the Spark Arrestor from the muffler.
2. To remove the Spark Arrestor, loosen the
screw on clamp and remove the Arrestor.
(Make sure to handle carefully and gently)
3. Brush lightly the element in a solution of
household detergent and warm water and rinse
thoroughly. (A nonflammable or high flash
point solvent can also be used)
4. Re-install Arrestor and tighten clamp.
Fuel Filter Cleaning
1. Drain fuel from tank.
2. Disconnect fuel line from fuel valve.
3. Remove fuel valve from tank.
4. Remove fuel filter from the top of the fuel
valve by unthreading (should be able to be re-
moved with fingers).
5. Clean fuel filter with a nonflammable or high
flashpoint solvent.
6. Reattach fuel filter to fuel valve and reattach
fuel valve to tank and fuel line.
Fuel Valve Cleaning
1. Remove the sediment cup and O-ring at the
bottom of the fuel valve with a small wrench.
2. Clean and wash out the sediment cup with a
nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent.
3. Replace the sediment cup and O-ring.
Sediment
Cup
Fuel Strainer Cleaning
1. Remove the plastic fuel strainer from under the
fuel tank cap.
2. Clean and wash out the strainer with a non-
flammable or high flashpoint solvent.
3. Replace strainer.