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1) Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover, and remove the element.
2) Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly; or wash in nonflammable or high flash point solvent. Allow the element to dry
thoroughly
3) Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil. The engine will smoke
during initial start-up it too much oil is left in the element.
4) Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover.
5) 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, and O-ring.
2) Clean the sediment cup, and O-ring, in nonflammable
or high flash point solvent.
3) Reinstall O-ring, and sediment cup.
4) Turn the fuel valve ON and check for leaks.
