1. Air filter element
1. Élément de filtre à air
1. Elemento del filtro de aire
1. Frame
1. Armature
1. Bastidor
3. Remove the air filter element.
4. Remove the air filter element from its frame.
5. Wash the air filter element gently but thor-
oughly in solvent.
WARNING
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Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
air filter element. Never use low flash point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the air filter element
because the engine could catch fire or ex-
plode.
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6. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air fil-
ter element and let it dry.
CAUTION:
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Do not twist the air filter element when squeez-
ing it.
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7. Inspect the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
8. Apply foam air filter oil to the air filter element.
If foam air filter oil is not available, engine oil
may be used.
NOTE:
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The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping.
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