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4.6 Air Filter (Fig. 7)
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.
4.6.1 Remove the air cleaner cover (a). Remove both
elements and inspect them for holes or tears. Replace
damaged elements.
4.6.2 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.
4.6.3 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.
4.7 Cleaning Ait Filter Cup (Fig. 8)
4.7.1 Turn fuel valve off.
4.7.2 Remove sediment cup (a) and O-ring (b).
4.7.3 Wash both thoroughly in a nonflammable solvent. Dry and reinstall them.
4.7.4 Turn fuel valve on and check for leaks.
WARNING
NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for cleaning the
air filter. A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION
NEVER run engine without air filter: Severe engine damage will occur and a fire
or explosion could result.
Fig. 7
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