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SERVICE
2. Clean area around cover (A).
3. Loosen screws (B) and remove cover.
NOTE: If precleaner or paper element has a break or is
damaged, replace it.
4. If precleaner (C) is dirty, carefully remove paper element
and precleaner. Remove precleaner from element (D).
5. If paper element is excessively dirty, replace it with a
new element.
6. If precleaner is dirty, clean it as follows:
• Wash it in a solution of warm water and liquid
detergent. DO NOT wash paper element.
• Rinse precleaner.
• Allow precleaner to air dry.
7. Install precleaner on paper element and install air
cleaner.
8. Install air cleaner cover and tighten screws.
Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
1. Disconnect spark plug wire (A). Remove plug (B).
2. Carefully wire brush carbon from plug. Do not clean it
with abrasives in a machine.
3. Inspect plug for damage. Replace damaged plug.
4. Adjustgapto0.51mm(0.020in.).
5. Install and tighten plug to 20 N•m(15lb-ft).
6. Connect spark plug wire.
Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
Clean fins (A) with a brush, rag, or compressed air.
Also, blow compressed air under the shroud.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you remove
plug:
• STOP engine. Let it cool.
MX1571
A
B
MX1572
D
C
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Wear eye protection to
guard against flying debris.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Keep fins clean or
engine may overheat.
MX1573
B
A
MX1574
A