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General Air Cleaner
Maintenance
1.
Check air cleaner body for damage that could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air
cleaner body.
2.
Service the air cleaner filter when the air cleaner
indicator (Fig. 21) shows red or every 400 hours
(more often in extreme dusty or dirty conditions).
Do not over-service the air filter.
Figure 21
1. Air cleaner indicator
3.
Be sure the cover seals around the air cleaner
body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
1.
Pull the latch outward and turn the air cleaner
cover counter-clockwise. Remove the cover from
the body (Fig. 22). Clean the inside of the air
cleaner cover.
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Figure 22
1. Air cleaner latch
2. Air cleaner cover
2.
Gently slide the filter (Fig. 23) out of the air
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2
cleaner body to reduce the amount of dust
dislodged. Avoid knocking the filter against the
air cleaner body.
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1. Filter
3.
Inspect the filter and discard it if it is damaged.
Do not wash or reuse a damaged filter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
A. Blow compressed air from inside to the
outside of dry filter element. Do not exceed
689 kPa (100 psi) to prevent damage to the
element.
B. Keep the air hose nozzle at least 2" from the
filter and move the nozzle up and down
while rotating the filter element. Inspect for
holes and tears by looking through the filter
toward a bright light.
4.
Inspect the new filter for shipping damage.
Check the sealing end of the filter. Do not install
a damaged filter.
5.
Insert the new filter into the air cleaner body.
Make sure the filter is sealed properly by
applying pressure to the outer rim of filter when
installing. Do not press on the flexible center of
the filter.
6.
Reinstall the cover and secure the latch. Make
sure the cover is positioned with the TOP side up.
7.
Reset the indicator (Fig. 21) if it is showing red.
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Figure 23
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