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Maintenance
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4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper
element (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
1. Foam element 2. Paper element
5. Unscrew the rubber nut and remove the paper
element (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
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. 30). Squeeze the element to distribute
the oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
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Figure 30
1. Foam element 2. Oil
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Fig. 31).
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.