2. Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent
carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more
frequently when operating the pump in extremely dusty areas.
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner
element. A fire or explosion could result.
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Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will
result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt being drawn into the
engine.
1. Unscrew the wing nut, remove the air cleaner cover and remove the air
cleaner element.
2. 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.
3. 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
element.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element and cover.
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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
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