Air Cleaner Service; Fuel Strainer Cup Cleaning - Nakayama MB6000 Manual

Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We
suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service for reclamation. Do not throw it in
the trash or pour it on the ground.

2. Air Cleaner Service

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service
the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the engine in extremely dusty
areas.
WARNING Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element.
Afire or explosion could result in.
CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will be the result.
· 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.
·Foam element: clean in warm soapy water, risen and allow to dry thoroughly or clean in high flash-
point solvent and allow to dry. Dip the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out all the excess.
The engine will smoke during initial start –up if too much oil is left in the foam.
·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. Brush will
force dirt into the fibers.
(1) PAPER ELEMENT
(2) FOAM ELEMENT

3. Fuel Strainer Cup Cleaning

WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke
or allow flames of sparks in the area.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position and remove the fuel strainer cup and the O-ring. Wash the
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