5-4
5.4 Air Filter Maintenance
s
hould be
performed every 6 months or 100 hours. The
air filter may need to be cleaned more
frequently when using in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
1. Remove the screws
①
and then
remove the cover
②
.
2. Remove the screws
①
and then
remove the air filter case cover
②
.
3. Remove the foam element
①
.
4. Wash the foam element in
solvent and dry it.
5. Oil the foam element and
squeeze out excess oil. The
foam element should be wet but
not dripping.
NOTE:
Do not wring out the foam element
when squeezing it. This could cause it to
tear.
6. Insert the foam element into the
air filter case. Be sure the foam
element sealing surface matches
the air filter so there is no air leak.
NOTE:
The engine should never run
without the foam element.
7. Install air filter case cover,
cover, and screws.