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Dry type
1.
Remove the air cleaner cover then remove the foam
filter and paper filter.
2.
Wash the foam filter in pH neutral detergent and allow
it to dry sufficiently. Next, soak it in new engine oil
(SAE10W-30 or equivalent), wring it out hard and
shake off any excess oil.
3.
Lightly tap the paper element several times to remove
any waste. Blow any dirt from the inside of the filter in
an outward direction.
4.
Wipe any dirt from the inside of the case and
reassemble back to its original position.
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If the paper filter is very dirty, replace with a new one.
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Be careful when washing the foam element, it could rip if you pull or twist it too hard.
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Do not use a brush as this could scrape the paper filter.
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Be sure to dry the paper filter in cool dry air. Do not allow the filter to be subjected to direct sunlight
as it could be damaged.
Air filter cleaning and replacement times
Cleaning
Replacement
Foam element
every 25 hours
every 100 hours
Paper element
every 50 hours
every 200 hours
Take care to clean the filter more frequently when operating in an environment with a lot of dust or
grime.
NOTICE
