~
Operating the engine with the air cleaner
off
can
~
cause
you
or others to be burned. The
air
cleaner
~
not only cleans the
air,
it
stops
flame if the engine
backfires.
If
it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires,
you
could be burned. Don’t drive with
it
off,
and
be
careful working
on
the engine with
the
air cleaner
off.
I
NOTICE:
If
the air cleaner is
off,
a
backfire can cause
a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your
engine,
which will damage it. Always
have the
air
cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Air Filter Replacement
To
check
or
replace
the
filter:
F
1.
2.
Remove the
screws
on
the
cover.
Lift
the
cover
up.
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