Cleaning The Air Filter - DuroStar DUAL FUEL DS4850EH User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CARE (CONTINUED)

Cleaning the air filter

Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor. Check
that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt after every use.
Note: Improper maintenance may cause less air to enter the engine or dirty air to enter the
engine causing overheating and engine wear.
1.
Unhinge the clasps at the top and bottom of the air cleaner
cover.
2.
Remove the sponge-like elements from the casing.
3.
Wipe the dirt from inside the empty air cleaner casing.
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Open filter cover
Remove filter element
Wipe out filter casing
4.
Wash filter element
Wash the sponge-like elements in household dish detergent
and warm water.
5.
Dry filter element
Allow the elements to dry completely.
6.
Add engine oil to elements
Soak the dry elements in a small amount of engine oil. Ring
out any excess oil.
7.
Replace elements in casing
Replace the sponge-like elements in the air cleaner casing and
replace the cover.
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