Maintenance
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Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1.
Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and
warm water. When the element is clean,
rinse it thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean
cloth.
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 15). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 15
1. Foam element
2. Oil
2.
Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Fig. 16).
B. 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, defective, or cannot
be cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 16
1. Paper element
2. Rubber seal
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.
Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper
air cleaner element (Fig. 13).
2.
Slide the air cleaner assembly onto the long rod.
Now screw the rubber nut finger-tight against the
air cleaner (Fig. 14).
Note:
Make sure the rubber seal is flat
against the air cleaner base.
3.
Install the air cleaner cover and knob (Fig. 12).
Tighten the knob snugly.
4.
Close the hood.
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