Air Cleaner Service - MADER MQ170GS Manual De Instrucciones

2. Air cleaner service

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburettor. To prevent malfunction,
service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the engine in
extremely dusty areas.
air cleaner element. Afire of explosion could result in.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will be the
result.
1. Remove the wing nut and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and
separate them. Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if
damaged.
2. Foam element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to dry toughly. Or
clean in high flash-point solvent and allow drying. Dip the element in clean engine
will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the foam.
3. Paper element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove
excess dirt, or blow compressed air through the filter from the inside out. Never try
to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
(1) PAPER ELEMENT
(2) FOAM ELEMENT
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the
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