PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
7. Install the air filter element by fit-
ting the projection on the air filter
element into the holder in the air fil-
ter case, then tightening the
screws.
CAUTION:
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
9. Install the air filter by pushing it
onto the air filter joint, then tighten-
ing the air filter joint clamp screw.
10. Install the air filter case by install-
ing the bolts.
11. Install the cowlings.
NOTE:
Make sure that the carburetor air vent
hose is routed as shown.
1. Air filter element
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
1. Carburetor air vent hose
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