Air Filter Cleaning - GMC YUKON 3500 Owner's Manual

air filter cleaning

WARNING
EXPLOSION
Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause fire or
explosion.
NEVER use gasoline or flammable solvents to clean
the air filter.
Use only household soap and water to clean air filter.
WARNING
Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may
cause skin cancer.
Immediately after handling engine oil, thoroughly
wash hands and any areas of skin exposed to engine
oil, using soap and water.
A dirty air filter will restrict airflow to the carburetor. To prevent
poor engine performance or damage due to a carburetor
malfunction, service the air filter regularly. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule for regular service intervals.
1. Turn the generator OFF.
2. Remove the air filter cover by removing the two clips on the
cover.
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3. Remove the air filter.
4. Wash the foam air filter using household soap and warm
water.
5. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
6. Soak the air filter in clean engine oil and squeeze out the
excess oil.
7. Reinstall the air filter and replace the air filter cover and clips.
FILTER
NOTICE
The engine will smoke during start-up if too much oil
is left in the air filter.
Squeeze out all excess oil from filter.
NOTICE
A dirty air filter will restrict airflow to carburetor,
which may cause poor engine performance or
damage.
Never run the generator without the air filter.
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