11041-135-B0-001 Rev. A (07/2013)
2.0 Operation, continued
2.3 Air Cleaner
Never run the engine without the air cleaner element in place. Rapid engine wear will result from
contaminants entering through the carburetor into the engine.
CAUTION!
Tools Required:
#2 Philips Head Screwdriver
Procedure:
1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the three screws from the air cleaner. Remove the cover to check the element. Clean or
replace as necessary (see Section 3.4, Air Cleaner Service for details).
3. Replace the air cleaner element and cover. Tighten the screw.
4. Replace the maintenance cover and tighten the screw.
Fig. 2-3, Checking Air Cleaner
Captive Screw
Maintenance
Cover
Air Cleaner
Cover
Air Cleaner
Element
Air Cleaner
Case
