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5.6 Air Cleaner
(Figure 7)
CAUTION:
NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point
solvents for cleaning the air cleaner. A fire or explosion could
result.
CAUTION:
NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine
The engine is equipped with a dual element air
cleaner. Under normal operating conditions,
elements should be cleaned once every week.
Under severe, dry and dusty conditions, the
elements should be maintained daily. Replace an
element when saturated with dirt that cannot be
removed.
5.7.1 Remove the air cleaner cover (a). Remove
both elements and inspect them for holes or
tears. Replace damaged elements.
5.7.2 Wash the foam element (b) in a solution of
mild detergent and warm water. Rinse it
thoroughly in clean water. Allow the element to
dry thoroughly.
5.7.3 Tap the paper element (c) lightly to remove
excess dirt or blow compressed air through the
filter from the inside out. Replace the paper
element if it appears heavily soiled.
