Mantis 7566 Operator's & Parts Manual page 19

AiR FiLTER MAiNTENANcE
5. To clean the air filter
a. Clean the filter element in warm
soapy water, rinse and allow to
dry thoroughly. Or, clean in a
non-flammable solvent and allow
to dry.
b. Dip the filter element in clean
engine oil, then squeeze out all
excess oil. The engine will smoke
when started if too much oil is left
in the element.
c. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner
body and cover, using a moist
rag. be careful to prevent dirt
from entering the carburetor.
6. Insert your clean filter inside the air
cleaner.
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iMPORTANT:
Make sure the filter is "seated"
properly in the cover. The filter
must fit snugly inside the open-
ing that holds the filter in place.
Installing the filter incorrectly will
cause engine damage and void
the warranty. Fit the cover back
over the air cleaner and snap the
two locking tabs
iMPORTANT NOTE:
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air
flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. if you oper-
ate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean the air filter element more
often then specified in the
Maintenance section.
iMPORTANT NOTE:
Operating the engine without an
air filter element, or with a dam-
aged air filter element, will allow
dirt to enter the engine, causing
rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered by the
Limited warranty
iMPORTANT NOTE:
Please check the lip on the Air
cleaner cover. if the lip is chipped
or cracked, it should be replaced.
This will prevent dirt from being
ingested through the carburetor
into the inside of the engine.
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