6.Check the air cleaner element.
1.Remove the air cleaner cover by unhooking the two latch tabs on the
top of the air cleaner cover. Tilt the top of the air cleaner cover back
and unhook the two lower tabs.
2.Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good
condition.
If the air cleaner element is dirty, clean it (see page 28). Replace the
air cleaner element if it is damaged.
LATCH TABS
AIR CLEANER COVER
3.Reinstall the air cleaner element.
4.Reinstall the air cleaner cover by inserting the lower tabs, then insert
latch tabs.
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will
result from contaminants such as dust and dirt being drawn through
the carburetor into the engine.
AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT
LOWER TABS
AIR CLEANER BODY
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