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Figure 20
1.
Air cleaner cover
2.
Air cleaner cover handle
3. Carefully slide the paper element and foam element
from the blower housing (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1.
Paper element
2.
Foam element
3.
Air cleaner cover
4.
Tab
5.
Slot
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
Foam Element:
1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water.
When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Do
not oil the element.
Important
Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
Paper Element:
1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt.
2. Carefully clean the rubber seal on the paper element to
prevent debris from entering the engine.
3. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage
to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or
kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or
cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important
To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Place the foam element and paper element into the
blower housing.
Note: Make sure that the rubber seal is flat against the air
cleaner base.
2. Align the tabs on the air cleaner cover with the slots of
the blower housing (Fig. 21). Hook the handle onto the
cover and press down on the handle to lock the cover
in place.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Replace the spark plug after every 100 operating hours.
Make sure that the air gap between the center and side
electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a
spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark
plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and
adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug if necessary.
Type: Champion RC12YC (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
