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3.3 Check the air cleaner
1.
Loosen the maintenance cover screws and remove the maintenance cover.
2.
Remove three air filter retaining screws. Remove the cover and check the element. Clean or replace the
element if necessary.
3.
Replace the air cleaner element, and cover. Tighten the screws securely.
4.
Replace the maintenance cover and tighten the screws securely.
Never run the engine without the air cleaner element in place. Rapid engine wear will
result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt being drawn through the carburetor into
the engine.
Air Cleaner
Case
Air Cleaner
Element
Air Cleaner
Cover
Air Cleaner
Screw
Maintenance
Cover
Cover
Screw
