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7. Squeeze the excess water or solvent
out of the foam cover and let it dry.
CAUTION:
● Do not twist the foam cover when
squeezing it.
● Do not add oil to the foam cover.
8. Inspect the foam cover. If damaged,
replace it.
9. Reinstall the foam cover to the air filter
element.
10. Reinstall the air filter assembly and
parts removed for access.
N
TE:
The air filter element should be cleaned ev-
ery 20 ~ 40 hours. It should be cleaned
more often if the machine is operated in
extremely dusty areas. Each time filter ele-
ment maintenance is performed, check the
air inlet to the filter case for obstructions.
Check the air cleaner rubber joint to the
carburetor and manifold fittings for an air-
tight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to
avoid the possibility of unfiltered air enter-
ing the engine.
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine with the air filter
element removed. This will allow unfil-
tered air to enter, causing rapid engine
wear and possible engine damage. Addi-
tionally, operation without the filter ele-
ment will affect carburetor jetting with
subsequent poor performance and possi-
ble engine overheating.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Using low flash point solvents or gaso-
line to clean the foam cover.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Low flash point solvents or gasoline can
catch fire or explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
foam cover.
