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4. Carefully remove the foam element from the
paper element (Fig. 23).
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 (do not wring).
C. Soak element in new engine oil. (Fig. 24).
Squeeze the element to remove excess oil.
IMPORTANT: Replace the foam element if it
is torn or worn.
2
1
M-4370
Figure 24
1. Foam
element
2. Oil
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to
remove dust and dirt (Fig. 25).
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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M-4293
M-4367
Figure 25
1. Paper
element
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. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air
cleaner base and install wingnuts (Fig. 23).
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with
cover nuts (Fig. 23).
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