Maintenance
BS 50-4s
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6.2
Servicing the Air Cleaner
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NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air filter. A fire or explosion could result.
NOTICE:
NEVER run the engine without the main paper air filter
(b)
.
Severe engine damage will occur.
Clean elements using the following procedure:
6.2.1
Remove the air cleaner cover
(a)
. Remove the main paper filter
element
(b)
and secondary prefilter
(c)
and inspect them for holes or
tears. Replace the elements if they are damaged.
6.2.2
Main paper filter element
(b)
:
Replace the main paper filter element if
it appears heavily soiled.
6.2.3
Prefilter
(c)
:
Clean the prefilter with low-pressure compressed air.
When very soiled, wash the prefilter in a solution of mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse it thoroughly in clean water. Allow the prefilter to dry
thoroughly before reinstalling.
Note:
Do not oil the prefilter
.
6.2.4
Wipe out the filter housing
(d)
with a clean cloth. Do not use
compressed air.
NOTICE:
Do not allow dirt to get into the engine intake port
(k)
while
cleaning. Damage to engine will result.
6.2.5
Check that the precleaner debris ejector slot
(i)
is clear.
WARNING
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b
c
d
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