2. Air Cleaner Service
A dirty air cleaner will block air flow into the carburetor. To prevent
carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more
frequently when operating the engine in extremely dusty areas.
WARNING Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents to clean the
air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result in.
CAUTION: Never run the engine without air cleaner, or rapid engine
wear will be the result.
∙ Remove the wing nut and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements
and separate them. Carefully check elements for holes and tears, and
replace it if damaged.
∙Foam element: clean in warm soapy water, risen and allow to dry
thoroughly or clean in high flash‐point solvent and allow to dry. Dip the
element in clean engine oil and squeeze out all the excess. The engine
will smoke during initial start –up if too much oil is left in the foam.
∙Paper element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface
to remove excess dirt or blow compressed air through the filter from
the inside out. Never try to brush the dirt off, for so doing will force dirt
into the fibers.
(1) PAPER ELEMENT
(2) FOAM ELEMENT
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