Mac Afric MGENER-220 Operator's Manual page 26

Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor
malfunction, service the air cleaner regulary. Service more frequently when
operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
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Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the
filter element can cause a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or
nonflammable solvent
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NOTICE
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Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips.remove the air cleaner cover, and
remove the element.
2. Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm
water, then rinse thoroughly; or wash in nonflammable or high flash
point solvent, Allow the element to dry thoroughly.
3. Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the
element.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover.
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AIR CLEANER COVER
ELEMENT