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4. Carefully separate the foam and cage.
5. Clean the cage with a non-flammable (high-flash point)
solvent. Clean foam element with an air filter specific
cleaning solvent. Rinse the element in warm water and
allow to dry.
CAUTION
Don’t ring (twist) the foam to remove water- you
can damage the foam - squeeze it gently.
6. Coat the outer surface of the foam with a high-quality
foam air filter oil. Even if you use a spray or pour type
oil, be sure to massage the foam to ensure a good
application throughout.
7. Recombine the cage and foam element. Be sure to
install the foam onto the cage so that the seam in the
foam is aligned with the seam in the cage.
8. Now, apply a thin film of a high-quality water-proof
grease to the foam filter base (area that contacts the
base plate).
9. Position the bottom (seam side) of the air filter onto the
lower edge of the base plate. Then, tilt the top edge of
the filter into the upper edge of the base plate. This
helps avoid “bunching” the foam element off the cage in
1. Foam element
2. Cage
3. Seams (align them when reinstalling)
(3)
(2)
(1)