GPS 8500 / GPS 9700 Maintenance
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3.5 Air Cleaner
Service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction.
NOTICE: NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine
damage will occur.
NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner. A fire or explosion could result.
The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner.
To service air cleaner:
3.5.1 Remove cover (a), knob (b), and retaining plate (c).
3.5.2 Remove foam precleaner (d) from filter cartridge (e).
3.5.3 Wash precleaner in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze dry in a clean
cloth. Saturate precleaner in engine oil; squeeze out excess oil.
Replace precleaner if it is damaged or heavily soiled.
3.5.4 To clean cartridge, remove and tap lightly on a flat surface. Replace
cartridge if it is damaged or heavily soiled.
Note: Do not use petroleum solvents to clean precleaner or cartridge.
Petroleum type solvents will damage them. Do not use pressurized air
to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can also damage the cartridge.
WARNING
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