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3. Check the air cleaner element.
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air
cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will
result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through
the carburetor, into the engine.
a. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position (see page 20).
b. Remove the air cleaner cover by unhooking the upper tab on the
top of the cover and its two lower tabs.
c. Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good
condition.
If the element is dirty, clean it (see page 53). Replace the element
if it is damaged.
d. Reinstall the element and the cover by inserting the lower tabs,
then insert the upper tab.
UPPER TAB
CHOKE LEVER
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
LOWER TABS
AIR CLEANER COVER
UPPER TAB
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