Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air filter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of
use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if in-
verter is operated in a dusty environment).
1.
Turn off the inverter and let it cool for several min
-
utes if running.
2.
Remove the Engine Service Panel to gain access to
the air filter (see Figure 13).
Figure 13: Remove Engine Service Panel
3. Turn the 2 knobs on the air cleaner to unlock the
cover. Tip the cover down to access the foam ele
-
ment (see Figure 14).
4.
Remove the foam element from the air cleaner
housing.
5.
Wash the foam air filter element by submerging
the element in a solution of household detergent
soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to
thoroughly clean.
NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element
during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm
squeezing action.
6.
Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter el
-
ement in fresh water and applying a slow squeezing
action (see Figure 15).
Figure 15: Squeeze Air Filter
Never dispose of soap cleaning solution used to
clean the air filter by dumping the solution into
a sewer, on the ground, or into ground water or
wa-
terways. Always be environmentally responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the governmental
agen-
cies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials.
Consult local authorities or reclamation
facility.
7.
Dispose of used soap cleaning solution properly.
8.
Dry the air filter element by again applying a slow
firm squeezing action.
9.
Return the air filter element to its position in the air
cleaner housing.
10.
Install the air cleaner cover, making sure the knobs
lock into place.
11.
Install the engine service panel.
Figure 14: Unlock Air Filter Cover
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