8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the remain-
ing dirt with compressed air as shown. If the
air filter element is damaged, replace it.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment.
11. Insert the air filter element assembly into the
air filter case, and then install the air filter case
cover by hooking the holders. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is properly
seated in the air filter case. Never operate
the engine with the air filter element re-
moved. This will allow unfiltered air to en-
ter the engine, causing rapid engine wear
and possible engine damage. Additionally,
operation without the air filter element will
affect carburetor jetting with subsequent
poor performance and possible engine
overheating.
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