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5.4 Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air
cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dirty areas.
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Do not use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning. They are flammable
and explosive under certain conditions.
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Never run the generator without the air cleaner, otherwise rapid engine wear may
result.
1.
Loosen the panel screw and remove the side maintenance panel.
2.
Remove air filter retaining screw. Remove the air cover and check the element. Clean or replace the
element if necessary.
3.
Wash the element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly.
4.
Soak element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
5.
Reinstall the air cleaner element and the air cleaner cover. Tighten the cover screw securely.
6.
Reinstall the maintenance panel and tighten the screw securely.
Air
Cleaner
Case
Air
Cleaner
Element
Air
Cleaner
Cover
Air
Cleaner
Screw
Maintenance
Cover
Cover
Screw
