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AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, clean the air
filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air filter, will
allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered by the
Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged filter
elements.
Cleaning
1. Remove the two air cleaner cover bolts from the air cleaner cover,
and remove the cover.
2. Remove the foam filter element.
3. Remove the paper filter element from the grid.
4. Inspect both air filter elements, and replace them if they are
damaged. Always replace the paper air filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page 6).
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper air filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 207
kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
2
, 30 psi)] through the filter element from the inside.
Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Foam air filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow
to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to
dry. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all
excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in
the foam.
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam filter element and may
transfer to the paper filter element, soaking and clogging it.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover, using a
moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that
leads to the carburetor.
7. Place the foam filter element into the air cleaner cover.
8. Install the grid over the paper filter element then install the assembly
into the air cleaner base. The grid must be placed between the foam
element and the paper element to prevent oil from transferring to
the paper element.
9. Install the cover and tighten the two air cleaner cover bolts securely.
AIR CLEANER COVER BOLTS
AIR CLEANER COVER
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
GRID
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER BASE
AIR DUCT
Clean
Squeeze and dry
Do not twist.
Dip in oil
Squeeze
Do not twist.
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