2). Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent
malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when
operating the engine in extremely dusty areas.
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner
element. Afire of explosion could result in.
CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear
will be the result.
(1). Remove the wing nut and the air cleaner cover. Remove the
elements and separate them. Carefully check both elements for holes
or tears and replace if damaged.
(2). Foam element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to dry
toughly. Or clean in high flash-point solvent and allow drying. Dip the
element in clean engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil
is left in the foam.
(3). Paper element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard
surface to remove excess dirt, or blow compressed air through the
filter from the inside out. Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will
force dirt into the fibers.
(1) PAPER ELEMENT
