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2.Clean area around cover (A).
3.Loosen screws (B) and remove cover.
NOTE: If precleaner or paper element has a break or is damaged, replace it.
D
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4.If precleaner (C) is dirty, carefully remove paper element and precleaner. Remove precleaner from element (D).
5.If paper element is excessively dirty, replace it with a new element.
6.If precleaner is dirty, clean it as follows:
•Wash it in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. DO NOT wash paper element.
•Rinse precleaner.
•Allow precleaner to air dry.
7.Install precleaner on paper element and install air cleaner.
8.Install air cleaner cover and tighten screws.
Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you remove plug:
• STOP engine. Let it cool.
B
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1.Disconnect spark plug wire (A). Remove plug (B).
2.Carefully wire brush carbon from plug. Do not clean it with abrasives in a machine.
3.Inspect plug for damage. Replace damaged plug.
4.Adjust gap to 0.51 mm (0.020 in.).
5.Install and tighten plug to 20 N•m (15
6.Connect spark plug wire.
Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear eye protection to guard against flying debris.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Keep fins clean or engine may overheat.
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Clean fins (A) with a brush, rag, or compressed air.
Also, blow compressed air under the shroud.
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