Air
Cleaner
Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when
to
replace the
air
filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in
the Index.
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CAUTION:
-
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:
I
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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