Cleaning The Air Cleaner - DuroStar DS7000Q User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CARE (CONTINUED)

Cleaning the air cleaner

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.
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1.
Open filter housing
Remove the 4 bolts on the right side of generator and remove
the cover to expose the air filter.
2.
Remove filter cover
Unscrew the wingnut and remove the air cleaner cover.
3.
Remove the element
Remove the retaining nut and inspect the air filter element.
If dirty dispose of the element and replace with OEM
replacement parts.