2. Foam element: Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm
water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash in non-flammable 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.
Clean
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.
4. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner base and cover (and silencer if applicable), using a
moist rag.
5. Place the foam air filter element over the paper air filter element, and install the
assembled air filter. Be sure the gasket is in place beneath the filter. Tighten the
wing nut securely.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover, and tighten the wing nut securely.
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Squeeze and Dry
Do not twist.
Dip in Oil
Squeeze
Do not twist.