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AIR CLEANER SERVICE
A dirty air filter 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.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air filter,
will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
Dual Filter Element Types
1. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover, and remove the cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from the air filter, and remove the filter.
3. Remove the foam filter from the paper filter.
4. Inspect both air filter elements, and replace them if they are damaged.
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.
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.
Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover, using a moist rag.
7. Place the foam air filter element over the paper element, and reinstall the
assembled air filter. Be sure the gasket is in place beneath the air filter. Tighten
the air filter wing nut securely.
8. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the cover wing nut securely.