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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 dusty areas.
Using petrol or flammable solvent to clean the air filter can cause a
fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or nonflammable solvent.
Operating the engine without an air filter or with a damaged air
filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This
type of damage is not covered by the
Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
1.Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
2.Press the latch tab on the top of
the air cleaner case, and remove the
air cleaner cover.
3.Wash the air filter in a solution
of h o u s e h o l d d e t e r g e n t a n d
w a r m w a t e r , t h e n r i n s e
t h o r o u g h l y , o r wash in
nonflammable or high flash point
solvent. Allow the air filter to dry
thoroughly.
4. Soak the air filter in clean engine
oil and squeeze out the excess oil. The e n g i n e w i l l s m o k e d u r i n g
i n i t i a l startup if too much oil is left in the air filter.
COVER SCREW
LATCH
TAB
MAINTENANCE COVER
AIR FILTER
AIR CLEANER
COVER
