PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element.
5. Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air on the
mesh side as shown. If the air filter
element is damaged, replace it. 6. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, then squeeze the remain-
ing solvent out, and be sure to let
the sponge material dry before in-
stalling it into the air filter element.
If the sponge material is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Use only a
d ed icated parts cleanin g sol-
vent. To avoi d the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline
or solvents with a low flash
point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE: To avoi d
d amag ing the spon ge material,
han dle it g ently an d carefully,
an d d o not twist it.
[ECA15102]
7. Install the sponge material into the
air filter element, and then install
the air filter element into the air fil-
ter case. NOTICE: Make sure
that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The en gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installed , otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
8. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
9. Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated
dust or water, and if necessary,
drain it by removing the clamp,
and then removing the plug.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element
1. Air filter element
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