Air
Cleaner
To
check or replace the air filter:
1.
2.
Loosen the wing nut on
the air duct.
Lift up
on
the two clips
located
on
top of the
filter cover.
3.
Disconnect duct and reposition while removing
the side cover. Pull out the filter. Be sure to install
the air filter and install the cover tightly when you
are finished.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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.
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.
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