How to Access top of Raptor Engine to Clean Clippings

[83ragtop50]

I have a Raptor 54" with the Kawasaki twin engine. I keep the plastic air intake screen clean off. But I now have some small clippings accumulating on the top engine in the little round holes of its air intake. Can the plastic air intake screen that is attached to the top of the engine shroud be removed without pulling the whole shroud? It is held in place by what appear to be 3 plastic "push" rivets. Pulling the entire shroud can be a pain just to clean this top area. Thanks.

 

[kraky]

I blow my machine off every time I use it.... including a little blast on the engine fins on top.... I either use my gas blower or I use my cheap little $25 Worx electric blower. Takes about 2 minutes.

 

[RhettWS]

Assuming your Kaw is like mine the push rivets are easily removed to move the top screen. I did then when I checked my rpms. I needed to mark the top of the engine. Very easy to remove and clean if needed. A screw driver will pop them up.