GS 12Ai
Maintenance
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5.3
Servicing the Air Cleaner
NEVER use gasoline or other types of low-flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner. A fire or explosion could result.
NOTICE:
NEVER run the engine without the air cleaner. Severe
engine damage will occur.
The engine is equipped with a dual-element air cleaner. Under normal
operating conditions, the elements should be cleaned every six
months or 100 hours. Under severe, dry and dusty conditions, the
elements should be maintained daily. Replace an element when it is
saturated with dirt that cannot be removed.
5.3.1
Remove the air cleaner cover
(a)
.
5.3.2
Loosen the wing nut
(b)
and remove it.
5.3.3
Remove the filter assembly by pulling it straight up. Inspect both
elements for holes or tears. Replace damaged elements.
5.3.4
Wash the foam element
(c)
in a solution of mild detergent and warm
water. Rinse it thoroughly in clean water. Allow the element to dry
thoroughly.
5.3.5
Tap the paper element
(d)
lightly to remove excess dirt or blow
compressed air through the filter from the inside out. Replace the
paper element if it appears heavily soiled.
5.3.6
Reinstall the filter elements.
5.3.7
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
WARNING
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