3. Check the air cleaner element.
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner
element. A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result
from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the
carburetor, into the engine.
a. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position (see page 20).
b. Remove the air cleaner cover by unhooking the upper tab on the top of the
cover and its two lower tabs.
c. Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condition.
If the element is dirty, clean it (see page 53). Replace the element if it is
damaged.
d. Reinstall the element and the cover by inserting the lower tabs, then insert
the upper tab.
AIR CLEANER COVER
UPPER TAB
UPPER TAB
LOWER TABS
CHOKE LEVER
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
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