Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
6. Wash the foam air filter elements by submerging
the elements in a solution of household detergent
soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to
thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element
during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm
squeezing action.
7. Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter
elements in fresh water and applying a slow
squeezing action.
NOTICE
Never dispose of soap cleaning solution used to
clean the air filter by dumping the solution into
a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater or
waterways. Always be environmentally responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of
hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
8. Dispose of used soap cleaning solution properly.
9.
Dry the air filter elements by again applying a slow
firm squeezing action.
10. Once the air filters are dry, coat the air filters with
clean engine oil (see Figure 49).
Figure 49
11. Squeeze the filters to remove any excess oil (see
Figure 50).
Figure 50
12. Install the gray fine inside air filter into the air filter
housing first.
13.
Install the black coarse outside air filter on top of
the fine filter.
14. Install the air filter cover by clipping the clips on the
top and bottom of the air filter assembly (see Figure
51).
Figure 51 – Installation of Air Filter Cover