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4.Inspect foam precleaner (B) and element (C) without removing.
5.If precleaner (B) is dirty, carefully remove from filter, leaving element (C) in the air cleaner housing.
NOTE: DO NOT wash paper element.
6.Wash precleaner (B) in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent.
7.Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
8.Put approximately 30 ml. (1 oz.) of clean engine oil onto precleaner. Squeeze precleaner to distribute oil evenly. Squeeze out excess oil with a clean cloth.
IMPORTANT: A damaged paper element (C) can allow dirt into the carburetor and can cause poor engine performance, engine damage or failure:
•DO NOT attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object.
•Replace element ONLY if very dirty.
•DO NOT use pressurized air to clean element.
•If element is damaged or the seal is cracked, replace.
9.Remove and replace filter element (C) ONLY if damaged or very dirty.
10.Carefully remove element (C) from air cleaner housing. Replace with a NEW element.
11.Carefully clean air cleaner housing. Prevent any dirt from falling into carburetor.
12.Install precleaner onto new filter element and install into air cleaner housing.
13.Install cover. Lower hood.
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