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S
ection
6 — M
aintenance
Single Element Air Filter
1.
Remove the air filter cover by squeezing the front and
back sides to release the tab at the front of the air filter
cover. See Figure 6-4. Clean foam element or replace when
damaged.
Tab
Foam
Element
Figure 6-4
2.
To clean foam element, remove it from the air filter base
and wash in mild liquid detergent and water. Squeeze or
press the foam element to rinse out dirt and water. Do not
twist, this could damage or tear the foam element. Allow to
dry thoroughly before using. OIL the foam element with a
light engine oil.
Air Filter Service
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year
or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely
dusty conditions.
WARNING:
Never use gasoline or low flash point
solvents for cleaning the air filter element. A fire or
explosion could result.
IMPORTANT:
Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid
engine wear will result.
NOTE:
Your engine may be equipped with either a dual element
rectangle paper filter with foam pre-filter or a single element
oval foam filter. The dual element type has a long rectangular
shaped air filter cover with a thumb screw towards the rear of
the engine to access the air filter elements. The single element
type has a short rectangular shaped air filter cover with a primer
on the air filter base at the front of the engine. Follow the
appropriate instructions below for the engine on your unit.
Dual Element Air Filter
1.
Remove the thumb screw and the air filter cover. Remove
the foam and paper elements. See Figure 6-3. Replace
paper element when dirty or damaged. Clean foam
element or replace when damaged.
Paper Element
Thumb
Screw
Foam Element
Figure 6-3
2.
To clean foam element, remove it from the air filter cover
and wash in a mild liquid detergent and water. Squeeze or
press the foam element to rinse out dirt and water. Do not
twist; this could damage or tear the foam element. Allow to
dry thoroughly before using. DO NOT oil the foam element.