8-28 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
6. Wash the sponge material gently but
thoroughly in solvent.
7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the
sponge material and let it dry.
CAUTION:
Do not twist the sponge material when
squeezing it.
8. Inspect the sponge material and replace
it if damaged.
9. Thoroughly apply foam air filter oil or
other quality liquid foam air filter oil (not
spray type) to the sponge material.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but not
dripping.
10. Pull the sponge material over its frame.
11. Install the air filter element.
12. Install the air filter case cover and be
sure the crankcase breather hose is
connected.
Using low flash point solvents or
gasoline to clean the sponge material.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Low flash point solvents or gasoline can
catch fire or explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
sponge material.