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4.  Clean the air cleaner cover with a clean rag.

5.  Remove the foam air fi lter element (see Figure 30).

6.  Wash the foam air fi lter element by submerging 

the element in a solution of household detergent 
soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to 
thoroughly clean. 

NEVER twist or tear the foam air fi lter element 
during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but fi rm 
squeezing action.

7.  Rinse in clean water by submerging the air fi lter 

element in fresh water and applying a slow 
squeezing action.

Never dispose of soap cleaning solution used to 
clean the air fi lter by dumping the solution into 
a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater or 
waterways. Always be environmentally responsible. 
Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other 
governmental agencies for proper disposal of 
hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or 
reclamation facility. 

8.  Dispose of used soap cleaning solution properly.

9.  Dry the air fi lter element by again applying a slow 

fi rm squeezing action.

10.  Return the air fi lter element to its position in the air 

cleaner assembly box. 

11.  Make sure the hinges at the bottom of the air 

cleaner cover are properly inserted into the holes at 
the bottom of the air cleaner assembly (see Figure 
31).

12.  Close the air cleaner cover by rotating the cover 

upward and reengaging the tab at the top of the air 
cleaner assembly (see Figure 32).