SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE
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3-3 Air Cleaner
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 gasoline or flammable
solvent to clean the filter element can cause a
fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or
nonflammable solvent.
Never run the generator without the
air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.
1) Remove the cleaner cover by unsnapping the
two spring clips. Clean more often in dusty
environments
2) Remove the two foam filter elements and
thoroughly wash them with soap and water. Let
them dry thoroughly.
3) Knead in 1 teaspoon (5 cm
3
) of clean engine oil
into each foam filter element. The oil should be
distributed evenly throughout each filter
elements.
4) Reinstall the filter elements, the gray filter first
(finer pores) and then the black filter (larger
pores).
5) Secure the cover with the spring clips.
AIR CLEANER COVER
CLIP
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
Soap + Water
DRY
ENGINE OIL
SQUEEZE
