PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element.
5. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air on the
mesh side as shown. If the air filter
element is damaged, replace it.
6. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, then squeeze the remain-
ing solvent out, and be sure to let
the sponge material dry before in-
stalling it into the air filter element.
If the sponge material is damaged,
replace it.
WARNING
EWA10430
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
ECA15100
To avoid damaging the sponge ma-
terial, handle it gently and carefully,
and do not twist it.
7. Install the sponge material into the
air filter element, and then install
the air filter element into the air fil-
ter case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
●
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
●
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element
1. Air filter element
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