Maintenance BS 50-4
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6.2 Servicing Air Cleaner
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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 main paper air cleaner (b).
Severe engine damage will occur.
Clean elements using the following procedure:
6.2.1 Remove air cleaner cover (a). Remove main paper filter element (b)
and secondary prefilter (c) and inspect them for holes or tears.
Replace if damaged.
6.2.2 Main paper filter element (b): Replace paper element if it appears
heavily soiled.
6.2.3 Prefilter (c): Clean with low-pressure compressed air. When very
soiled, wash in solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse
thoroughly in clean water. Allow to dry thoroughly before reinstalling.
Note: Do not oil prefilter.
6.2.4 Wipe out filter housing (d) with a clean cloth. Do not use compressed
air.
CAUTION: Do not allow dirt to get into the engine intake port (k) while
cleaning - damage to engine will result.
6.2.5 Check that the precleaner debris ejector slot (i) is clear.
WARNING
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