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Never try to brush off dirty; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Replace the paper element if it is excessively dirty.
Outer filter; clean in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly.
Squeeze it well after dipping it into the clean engine oil.
6) Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner body and cover, using a moist rag.
Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air chamber that leads to the carburetor.
7) Outer filter in the air cleaner cover, then reinstall the inner filter (paper) and cover to
the air cleaner case. Hook the two tabs securely.
Fuel sediment cup cleaning
The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which
may be in the fuel tank from entering the
carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a
long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned.
1) Turn the fuel valve to the
“OFF” position.
Remove the sediment cup, O-ring, and
filter.
2) Clean the sediment cup, O-ring, and filter
in nonflammable or high flash point
solvent.
3) Reinstall the filter, O-ring, and sediment
cup.
4) Turn the fuel valve
“ON” and check for
leaks.
Fuel filter
1) Check the fuel filter for water accumulation
or sediment. If no water or sediment is
found, reinstall the fuel filter and the air
cleaner case.
2) If the fuel filter is found with excessive water
accumulation or sediment, take the engine to
your authorized servicing dealer. Fuel filter
FUEL FILTER
O-RING
SEDIMENT CUP
FUEL VALVE
SEDIMENT CUP
