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AIR FILTER
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER in place.
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Operating the engine without the air filter in place will allow dust and debris to enter the engine resulting in
severe engine damage.
AVOID getting the air filter wet when in operation or while washing the vehicle.
DO NOT use pressurized air to clean the air filter.
A dirty air cleaner element will cause starting difficulty, power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorten engine life
extremely.
Always keep the air cleaner element clean. Examine carefully the element for tears before and after cleaning it.
Replace the element with a new one if it is torn.
Clean or replace the air cleaner element more often in dusty environments.
Be sure to position the air cleaner element properly when reinstalling the air filter. Unfiltered air will bypass the
air cleaner element if the element is not positioned properly and will result in rapid engine wear.
AIR FILTER CLEANING
The air filter should be serviced at least once every 30 days of use. Service the filter
more frequently when using the vehicle in unusually wet, muddy, or dusty
environments. To service the filter:
1. Open the engine cover and locate the air filter (Fig. 43, circled) which is located on
the carburetor, next to the choke mechanism. loosen the clamp (Fig. 44, circled)
using a flathead screwdriver and pull the air filter off of the carburetor.
2. Gently tap the filter against the inside of a trash can to remove the external dirt
particles. Tap it so the dirty side is towards the surface being tapped.
5. Spray the filter with a filter cleaner solution and allow it to soak in for about 10
minutes. Do not let it dry.
6. Rinse the filter with warm water, clean side to dirt side, to flush out the dirt. Do not
use high pressure sprayers or hose nozzles as they can damage the filter. After
rinsing, gently shake off excess water.
7. Allow the filter to dry. Placing it in a warm area or in sunlight will help to speed up
the drying process. Do not use any direct heat source (heat gun, hair dryer, etc.)
as it may damage the filter.
8. Wipe any overspray off of the filter lid, and base and re-install the filter after
inspecting it for any damage.
Fig. 43
Fig. 44