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4. Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper
element (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1. Foam element 2. Paper element
5. Unscrew the rubber nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Rubber nut 2. Paper element
Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 25). Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
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Figure 25
1. Foam element 2. Oil
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 26).
B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal.
Important Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be
cleaned thoroughly.
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Figure 26
1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air
cleaner element (Fig. 23).
2. Slide the air cleaner assembly onto the long rod. Screw
the rubber nut finger-tight against the air cleaner
(Fig. 24).
Note: Make sure that the rubber seal is flat against the air
cleaner base.