Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor
malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly.
Never usa
gasoline
or low flash point
solvents for
clean the air cleaner element.
A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION :
Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear may result.
1. Remove the wing nut and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and separate
them. Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged.
2. Foam element : Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm
water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flash point solvent.
Allow the element to dry thoroughly.
Soak the element in clean engine oil, and squeeze out the excess oil. The engine
will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the foam.
3. Paper
element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface
to remove
excess dirt, or blow compressed air through the filter from the inside out.
Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Replace the paper element if it is excessively dirty.
WING NUT AIR CLEANER COVER
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w ,a’ --- PAPER ELEMENT
FOAM ELEMENT