Cleaning Air Cleaner

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element:

• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is cracked.

1. Remove wing nut (A) to remove air cleaner cover (B).

2. 
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   Remove second wing nut (A) to remove air cleaner element (C) and precleaner (D).

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3. Check housing, precleaner, element, and rubber gasket (E) for damage. Housing must seat well and permit only filtered air to reach carburetor. Replace if necessary.

4. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not clean precleaner with solvent or compressed air.

   Be sure nothing is obstructing the air passage.

5. Precleaner (D) - Clean every 25 operating hours:

   • Wash in detergent and water, rinse in clean water.
   • Dry thoroughly.
   • Air cleaner element (C) - Clean or replace every 100 operating hours:
   • If element is extremely dirty or damaged, install new element.
   • Assemble air cleaner assembly and install two wing nuts. Ensure base (F) is properly installed prior to assembly.